Durham 44-16-4472
Durham 44-16-4472 is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Durham 44-16-4472
The primary purpose of Durham 44-16-4472 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Durham Ranches, Inc. (private). It impounds the Hay Creek near Hwy 59.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Hwy 59 |
| River/Stream | Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.78300, -105.50250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,230 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DURHAM RANCHES, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02412 |
| Federal ID | WY02412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |