Lake Cameahwait Dam

Fremont County, Wyoming (near THERMOPOLIS)

River/Stream: COTTONWOOD DRAIN DRAW

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
1,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,683 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
20,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Available

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
WY01302
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
43.29280, -108.24520
Age
53 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.