Adelaide

Big Horn County, Wyoming (near SHELL)

River/Stream: ADELAIDE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
74 ft
Dam Length
805 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,835 acre-ft
Year Completed
1990
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
5,431 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2025-10-01

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WY01099
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
44.52520, -107.40460
Age
36 years

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.