Camino
Camino is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Camino
The primary purpose of Camino is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Camino Ranch, Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Middle Fork Four Mile Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 196 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 08/18/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Four Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.09200, -106.32000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CAMINO RANCH, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01584 |
| Federal ID | WY01584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |