Healy
Key Takeaway
Healy is classified as high hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 93.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 8,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 246 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01495 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WYOMING WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Private
Nearby Dams
Reynolds Clear Creek Diversion
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 17 ftStevens No. 2
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 55 ftKarl
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 30 ftWalters
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 35 ftKarl
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 33 ftRule Wetland North
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 17 ftBuffalo Wildlife Pond
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 11 ftHuson
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 30 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Healy?
Healy is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Healy?
Healy is owned by WYOMING WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Healy built?
Healy was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Healy?
Healy serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Healy?
Healy has a dam height of 50 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 Healy last inspected?
Healy was last inspected on August 11, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.