Wall Development Company Dam dam
Wall Development Company Dam
The Wall Development Company Dam, also known as Wall Reservoir Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Uinta, Wyoming. Completed in 1949, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 27 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 1260 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources for the surrounding area.
Situated along Quarry Creek and Black Fork Creek, this dam has a significant hazard potential and is regulated by the State of Wyoming. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 50 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 390 cubic feet per second. Although last inspected in June 2020, the dam's condition assessment and emergency action plan status remain unknown. Despite its moderate risk rating, the Wall Development Company Dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the Wall Development Company Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for maintaining irrigation needs in Uinta, Wyoming. With its strategic location and storage capacity, this dam ensures water security for agricultural activities in the area. As efforts to mitigate climate-related risks increase, the maintenance and monitoring of the Wall Development Company Dam will be essential to sustainably manage water resources for the future.
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 Wall Development Company Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Of Smiths Fork Near Robertson | 76 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Millburne | 301 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Robertson | 354 cfs | → |
| Bear River At Evanston | 345 cfs | → |
| Bear River Above Reservoir | 304 cfs | → |
| Bear River Below Reservoir | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wall Development Company Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source To Nf Boundary
- Confluence Of West Fork And East Fork To Meeks Cabin Reservoir
- Forest Road 082 To Nf Boundary
- Red Castle Lake To Trailhead
- Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Beaver Creek
- Henry's Fork Lake To Trailhead
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Track Wall Development Company Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wall Development Company Dam
Where does the data for Wall Development Company Dam 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 Significant 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 Wall Development Company Dam.