Finley

SPRING CREEK GULCH· Carbon, Wyoming· Built 1977· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Finley is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY)
Dam Length246 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage310 acre-ft
Normal Storage276 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDWY00352

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 27, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

BAR R CATTLE, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Finley?

Finley 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 Finley?

Finley is owned by BAR R CATTLE, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Finley built?

Finley was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Finley?

Finley serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Finley?

Finley has a dam height of 30 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 Finley last inspected?

Finley was last inspected on September 27, 2021. 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.