Mcfarland No. 3
Mcfarland No. 3 is an earth dam located in Natrona County, Wyoming, built in 1911. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mcfarland No. 3
The primary purpose of Mcfarland No. 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bob Ingram (private). It impounds the East Fork Webb Creek near Hwy 220.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 463 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 06/04/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | Hwy 220 |
| River/Stream | East Fork Webb Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.80000, -106.42700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 463 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,870 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BOB INGRAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01758 |
| Federal ID | WY01758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |