Kinney

DANA SPRINGS CREEK· Carbon, Wyoming· Built 1904· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Kinney is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 21.5% in WY)
Dam Length520 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage691 acre-ft
Normal Storage480 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)
Year Modified2009
NID IDWY00304

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 13, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

DANA MEADOWS WYOMING, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kinney?

Kinney 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 Kinney?

Kinney is owned by DANA MEADOWS WYOMING, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kinney built?

Kinney was completed in 1904, making it 122 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 Kinney?

Kinney 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 Kinney?

Kinney has a dam height of 20 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 Kinney last inspected?

Kinney was last inspected on May 13, 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.