Wiant Dam No. 1 dam
Wiant Dam No. 1
Wiant Dam No. 1, also known as Enl. 2202r or Dipper No. 1, is a private dam located in Saratoga, Wyoming on the South Brush Creek. Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 383 acre-feet and a surface area of 28 acres, Wiant Dam No. 1 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Wiant Dam No. 1 has been categorized as having poor structural conditions. Its last inspection in July 2018 revealed the need for maintenance and improvement. The dam lacks a spillway and has only one outlet gate, raising concerns about its ability to withstand high flows and potential emergencies. Given the high risk associated with its current state, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented to ensure the safety and longevity of this essential water resource infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of Wiant Dam No. 1 in the overall water management system of Carbon County, Wyoming. Its strategic location and purpose highlight the crucial role it plays in supporting agricultural activities in the region. However, proactive measures must be taken to address its poor condition and high risk rating, ensuring the continued reliability and safety of this vital piece of infrastructure for both current and future generations.
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 Wiant Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Brush Creek Near Saratoga | 142 cfs | → |
| South Brush Creek Near Saratoga | 18 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Ab King Canyon Canal | 384 cfs | → |
| Little Laramie River Near Filmore | 671 cfs | → |
| Encampment River At Mouth | 621 cfs | → |
| Pass Creek Near Elk Mountain | 149 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wiant Dam No. 1.
Boat launches
- Blm 3404 Carbon County
- Bennett Creek Campground Boat Ramp
- Lake Hattie Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Lake Hattie Road Albany County
- Twin Buttes Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Twin Buttes Reservoir Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Sugarloaf
- Snow Survey Cabin
- Silver Lake
- Brooklyn Lake Campground
- Brooklyn Lake
- Little Brooklyn Guard Station
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Wiant Dam No. 1 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 Wiant Dam No. 1
Where does the data for Wiant Dam No. 1 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 Wiant Dam No. 1.