Guild dam
Guild
Guild, also known as Enl of 4494r, is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Uinta, Wyoming. Constructed in 1958, this Earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a length of 535 feet. It serves the primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area, with a storage capacity of 555 acre-feet and a surface area of 42 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Guild is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in September 2019. The dam has a spillway width of 35 feet and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway. The inspection frequency is set at 5 years, indicating the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure. With its location on WEST MUDDY CREEK OFFSTREAM, Guild plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Given its moderate risk assessment rating and the need for condition improvement, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts should pay attention to Guild's maintenance and potential upgrade plans. As a key element in the local irrigation infrastructure, the dam's functionality is essential for water supply and climate resilience in the area. Collaboration between private owners, state regulators, and relevant agencies will be crucial to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Guild in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Guild -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blacks Fork Near Millburne | 297 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Robertson | 272 cfs | → |
| East Fork Of Smiths Fork Near Robertson | 78 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line | 451 cfs | → |
| Bear River At Evanston | 367 cfs | → |
| Bear River Above Reservoir | 329 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Guild.
Campgrounds
- Meeks Cabin
- Meeks Cabin Campground
- Little Lyman Lake
- Little Lyman Lake Campground
- Phillips Rv Park
- East Fork Bear River Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of West Fork And East Fork To Meeks Cabin Reservoir
- Source To Nf Boundary
- Mp 51.5 To Chalk Creek Bridge
- West Fork Of The Blacks Fork
- Wilderness Boundary To Trailhead
- East Fork Of The Blacks Fork
More reservoirs
Track Guild in the Snoflo app
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About Guild
Where does the data for Guild 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 Guild.