Phillip is a private irrigation dam located in Lincoln, Wyoming, along Beaver Dam Creek.
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Humidity
Built in 1953, this Earth dam stands at 27 feet tall and spans 484 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is considered low, with a moderate risk assessment rating. However, its condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements.
The dam features a single slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 3 feet. It is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The last inspection in September 2018 revealed the dam's poor condition, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and potential risk mitigation measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
With its location in Kemmerer, Wyoming, Phillip serves a vital role in providing irrigation water for the surrounding area. As a water resource and climate enthusiast, monitoring and enhancing the resilience of dams like Phillip is crucial for sustainable water management and adaptation to changing climate conditions in the region.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
484 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
BEAVER DAM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Hams Fork Below Pole Creek
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6cfs |
Fontenelle C Nr Herschler Ranch
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33cfs |
Bear River Below Smiths Fork
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199cfs |
Bear River Below Pixley Dam
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1cfs |
Smiths Fork Near Border
|
62cfs |
Green River Near La Barge
|
681cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Pine Creek Campsite 7
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Pine Creek Camping Area
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Pine Creek Campsite 6
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Pine Creek Group Campsite
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Pine Creek Campsite 5
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Pine Creek Campsite 4
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