Seminoe Dam

Carbon County, Wyoming (near RED BUTTES)

River/Stream: NORTH PLATTE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
295 ft
Dam Length
530 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,017,279 acre-ft
Year Completed
1938
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
48,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-06-28

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WY01297
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
42.15590, -106.90860
Age
88 years

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External Resources

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.