Greyhound dam
Greyhound
Greyhound is a privately owned Earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, specifically in the city of Ft Fred Steele. Completed in 1910, this irrigation dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8 feet, with a length of 877 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 142 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Greyhound is considered to be in fair condition as of its last inspection in September 2020. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and one other controlled outlet gate. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a risk level of 3 out of 5. Although no emergency action plan is currently in place, the dam is regularly inspected by state authorities, with enforcement and permitting also being handled at the state level.
Overall, Greyhound serves as a vital irrigation structure in the region, providing water resources for agricultural purposes. With its historic significance and continued functionality, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of water management in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting the agricultural community in Carbon County, Wyoming.
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 Greyhound -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Creek Near Elk Mountain | 149 cfs | → |
| Jack Creek Above Coyote Draw | 133 cfs | → |
| N Platte Riv Ab Seminoe Reservoir | 1,640 cfs | → |
| North Brush Creek Near Saratoga | 57 cfs | → |
| South Brush Creek Near Saratoga | 18 cfs | → |
| Medicine Bow R Ab Seminoe Reservoir | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greyhound.
Boat launches
- Dugway Campground Boat Takeout
- Shiners Point Road Carbon County
- Carbon County
- East Allen Lake Boat Ramp
- East Allen Lake Boat Launch
- Blm 3404 Carbon County
Campgrounds
- Satatoga Lake Campgrounds
- Saratoga Lake Campground
- Bow River Ranger Station
- Bow River
- Bow River Campground
- Dugway Campsite 1
Fishing spots
- Saratoga Lake
- Seminoe Reservoir
- East Allen Lake
- Rob Roy Reservoir
- High Savery Reservoir
- Dome Rock Reservoir
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Greyhound in the Snoflo app
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About Greyhound
Where does the data for Greyhound 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 Greyhound.