Rainey
Rainey is an other dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rainey
The primary purpose of Rainey is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wheatland Irrigation District (private). It impounds the Dutton Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 537 acre-feet. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century 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 08/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| River/Stream | Dutton Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.63410, -105.92920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 537 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHEATLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02591 |
| Federal ID | WY02591 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |