Trabing is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 830 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Trabing
The primary purpose of Trabing is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usdi - BLM (private). It impounds the Trabing Draw.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 199 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 08/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| River/Stream | Trabing Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.10167, -106.54000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Usdi - BLM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01514 |
| Federal ID | WY01514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |