Carney Fish Pond dam
Carney Fish Pond
Carney Fish Pond, located in Sublette, Wyoming, is a private water resource managed for fire protection, stock, and small fish production purposes. Constructed in 1990, this earth dam structure stands at 24 feet high with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, offering a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 5 acres and serves as a vital source for wildlife and local ecosystems.
Despite its low hazard potential, Carney Fish Pond is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with a moderate risk level identified. The dam's last inspection in August 2020 revealed the need for maintenance and improvements. With a drainage area of 0.8 square miles and an uncontrolled spillway, the pond is closely monitored by state regulatory agencies for safety and compliance.
Situated in the Sacramento District, Carney Fish Pond plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, maintaining and upgrading such vital infrastructure will be essential for sustaining ecosystems and supporting diverse aquatic life in the area.
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 Carney Fish Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River At Warren Bridge | 666 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Above Fremont Lake | 381 cfs | → |
| Wind River Near Dubois | 351 cfs | → |
| Dinwoody Creek Above Lakes | 141 cfs | → |
| Wind River Above Red Creek | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Snake River Bl Flat Creek Nr Jackson Wy | 6,190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carney Fish Pond.
Boat launches
- Green River Access Site 12 Boat Ramp
- Green River Access Site 8 Boat Launch
- Green River Access Site 6 Boat Launch
- Green River Access Site 5 Boat Ramp
- Green River Access Site 3 Boat Launch
- Green River Access Site 2 Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Green River Access Site 12 Campsite 1
- Green River Access Site 11 Campsite 1
- Green River Access Site 11 Campsite 2
- Green River Access Site 10 Campsite 1
- Green River Access Site 9 Campsite 3
- Green River Access Site 9 Campsite 2
Fishing spots
Track Carney Fish Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Carney Fish Pond
Where does the data for Carney Fish Pond 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Carney Fish Pond.