Irene

DRY CREEK· Carbon, Wyoming· Built 1953· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Irene is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.8% in WY)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage388 acre-ft
Normal Storage251 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
Year Modified1986
NID IDWY00386

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: May 28, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

BRUCE L. AND KATHLEEN BUMMER TRUSTEES

Private

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John L. Campbell No. 1

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Low Hazard 18 ft

Irene No. 2

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Low Hazard 30 ft

Spring Creek (Enlargement)

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Significant Hazard 35 ft

Cardwell

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Low Hazard 34 ft

Paul

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Kortes

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High Hazard 244 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Irene?

Irene 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 Irene?

Irene is owned by BRUCE L. AND KATHLEEN BUMMER TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Irene built?

Irene was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Irene?

Irene 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 Irene?

Irene has a dam height of 31 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 Irene last inspected?

Irene was last inspected on May 28, 2020. 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.