Painter Reservoir Report
Nearby: Crompton Broadbent No. 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Painter is a private irrigation dam located in Wyoming along Pleasant Valley Creek, owned and regulated by the state's SEO agency.
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Summary
Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at 28 feet high and stretches 582 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is irrigation, serving the surrounding area with a normal storage capacity of 168 acre-feet.
With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Painter dam requires regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2021. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 34 feet, and it has an outlet gate with a single valve. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the USACE. Despite its age, Painter remains a crucial structure for water resource management in Uinta, Wyoming, highlighting the intersection of water resources and climate considerations in the region.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
582 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
PLEASANT VALLEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
16.6 |
Nid Storage |
265 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Painter