Shutter
Shutter is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shutter
The primary purpose of Shutter is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by J & R Christensen Land, Llc (private). It impounds the Skinny Fork Draw near Wormwood Ranch.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/20/2024.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Wormwood Ranch |
| River/Stream | Skinny Fork Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.92194, -105.94833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | J & R CHRISTENSEN LAND, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02489 |
| Federal ID | WY02489 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |