Hickey dam
Hickey
Hickey is a privately owned earth dam located in Uinta, Wyoming, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Built in 1980 by designer David P. Miller, the dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 900 feet, providing a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Situated on the Ant Hollow Draw river or stream, Hickey serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management.
Despite its low hazard potential, Hickey is currently assessed as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in October 2018. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, one valve outlet gate, and a hydraulic height of 22 feet. The risk assessment for Hickey is moderate (3), indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hickey presents an intriguing case study in dam management and maintenance. With its location in a critical watershed area in Wyoming and its role in supporting agricultural irrigation, the condition and functionality of Hickey have significant implications for water security and resource management in the region. Ongoing assessments and potential risk mitigation efforts will be vital to safeguarding this important infrastructure 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 Hickey -- 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 | 297 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Robertson | 375 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line | 681 cfs | → |
| Bear River At Evanston | 398 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Ab Moon Lake | 316 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickey.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source To Nf Boundary
- Confluence Of West Fork And East Fork To Meeks Cabin Reservoir
- Red Castle Lake To Trailhead
- Forest Road 082 To Nf Boundary
- Henry's Fork Lake To Trailhead
- East Fork Of The Blacks Fork
More reservoirs
Track Hickey in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hickey
Where does the data for Hickey 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 Hickey.