Carey Detention
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Nearest City | CHEYENNE |
| River/Stream | DRY CREEK TRIB. OF CROW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.15750, -104.79556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF CHEYENNE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |