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Fremont County, Wyoming (near LYSITE)

River/Stream: BADWATER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
645 ft
Reservoir Storage
360 acre-ft
Year Completed
1912
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
900 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-04-05

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

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WY01130
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
43.27780, -107.68350
Age
114 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.