Dry Muddy
Key Takeaway
Dry Muddy is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 19.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00237 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
KRO VENTURES, ATTN: KAREN OVERTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Muddy?
Dry Muddy 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 Dry Muddy?
Dry Muddy is owned by KRO VENTURES, ATTN: KAREN OVERTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Muddy built?
Dry Muddy was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 Dry Muddy?
Dry Muddy serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dry Muddy?
Dry Muddy has a dam height of 19 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 Dry Muddy last inspected?
Dry Muddy was last inspected on August 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.