White

WATKINS CREEK· Carbon, Wyoming· Built 1971· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

White is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.8% in WY)
Dam Length1,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage798 acre-ft
Normal Storage744 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDWY00408

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: July 7, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

LES & SHELLY DUNMIRE CO TRUSTEES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of White?

White 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 White?

White is owned by LES & SHELLY DUNMIRE CO TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was White built?

White was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 White?

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

How tall is White?

White 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 White last inspected?

White was last inspected on July 7, 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.