G. H. Reservoir
G. H. Reservoir is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About G. H. Reservoir
The primary purpose of G. H. Reservoir is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Q Creek Land And Livestock Company Llc (private). It impounds the Middle Ditch Draw.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| River/Stream | Middle Ditch Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.93360, -106.70320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,772 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Q CREEK LAND AND LIVESTOCK COMPANY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01359 |
| Federal ID | WY01359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |