Uhl
Uhl is an earth dam located in Teton County, Wyoming, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Uhl
The primary purpose of Uhl is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jack E. Stark, Grand Teton Nat'l Forest (private). It impounds the Spread Creek near Moose.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 756 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Teton |
| Nearest City | Moose |
| River/Stream | Spread Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.80639, -110.48056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 543 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JACK E. STARK, GRAND TETON NAT'L FOREST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01287 |
| Federal ID | WY01287 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |