Coyote is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 360 ft long. 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 Coyote
The primary purpose of Coyote is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Micheli Ranch, LLC (private). It impounds the Coyote Spring.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 04/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| River/Stream | Coyote Spring |
| Coordinates | 41.33070, -110.36480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Micheli Ranch, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01604 |
| Federal ID | WY01604 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |