First Enl. Joe Budd Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mcninch No. 1 Sixty Seven
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
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Summary
Joe Budd, located in Sublette, Wyoming, is a private irrigation structure designed by M. Eatinger and completed in 1941. This earth dam with a height of 15 feet serves the primary purpose of irrigation and has a storage capacity of 213 acre-feet. The dam, situated on W. Meadow Canyon Creek offstream, spans 264 feet in length and has a spillway width of 20 feet.
Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, First Enl. Joe Budd is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its continued safe operation. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 out of 5, indicating a moderate level of risk associated with its performance. The last inspection in September 2018 reported that the dam meets regulatory guidelines and has proper emergency preparedness measures in place.
Owned privately and located in a picturesque setting, First Enl. Joe Budd stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and serves as a vital component of the local irrigation infrastructure. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts, this dam remains a crucial water resource for the surrounding agricultural community and a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1941 |
Dam Length |
264 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
W. MEADOW CANYON CK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
213 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
New Fork River Near Big Piney
|
295cfs |
Green River At Warren Bridge
|
206cfs |
Green River Near La Barge
|
681cfs |
Pine Creek Above Fremont Lake
|
20cfs |
Fontenelle C Nr Herschler Ranch
|
33cfs |
Crow C Nr Fairview Wyo
|
40cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
First Enl. Joe Budd