Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir dam
Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir
Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir, located in Carbon County, Wyoming, serves as a vital water resource for fire protection, livestock, and small fish pond purposes. Built in 1999 by the NRCS under designer Duane Klamm, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. With a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, the reservoir covers a surface area of 3.9 acres and has a drainage area of 1.63 square miles, providing essential water supply in the region.
Despite its importance, the reservoir's condition assessment is marked as poor, raising concerns about its long-term sustainability. The dam, with a low hazard potential, features an uncontrolled spillway and a single outlet gate. The last inspection conducted in September 2019 revealed the need for improvements to ensure the reservoir's safety and functionality. With a moderate risk level assigned, it is crucial for the reservoir's risk management measures to be addressed promptly to mitigate potential hazards and secure its continued operation for the community.
As a significant water infrastructure in Wyoming, Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir plays a crucial role in supporting agriculture, fire protection, and ecological needs in the region. With proper maintenance and necessary upgrades, this reservoir can continue to serve as a reliable water resource for the community while addressing the challenges posed by climate change and evolving water resource management practices.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Creek Above Coyote Draw | 133 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek Below Young Draw | 3 cfs | → |
| Little Snake River Near Dixon | 415 cfs | → |
| Slater Fork Near Slater | 62 cfs | → |
| Little Snake River Near Slater | 317 cfs | → |
| Encampment River At Mouth | 621 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir.
Track Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir
Where does the data for Canary Grove Livestock Reservoir come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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