Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir

CANARY GROVE DRAW· Carbon, Wyoming· Built 1999· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 46.3% in WY)
Dam Length341 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge197 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDWY02276

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 19, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

LITTLE SNAKE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir?

Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir?

Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir is owned by LITTLE SNAKE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir built?

Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir?

Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir?

Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir has a dam height of 26 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir last inspected?

Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir was last inspected on September 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.