Wall Development Company Dam
Wall Development Company Dam is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Wall Development Company Dam
The primary purpose of Wall Development Company Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wall Development Company C/o James D. Eyre (private). It impounds the Quarry Crk, Tr Blacks Fork Crk near Fort Bridger Military Res..
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 112 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Fort Bridger Military Res. |
| River/Stream | Quarry Crk, Tr Blacks Fork Crk |
| Coordinates | 41.33370, -110.38830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wall Development Company c/o James D. Eyre |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01277 |
| Federal ID | WY01277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |