Boerner is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 425 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Boerner
The primary purpose of Boerner is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Walker Living Trust Attn: James & Debra Walker (private). It impounds the Alkali Creek, Trib N Platte Ri near County Road.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 263 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 08/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | County Road |
| River/Stream | Alkali Creek, Trib N Platte Ri |
| Coordinates | 42.77722, -105.59444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Walker Living Trust Attn: James & Debra Walker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01931 |
| Federal ID | WY01931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |