Big Sandy Dam

Sweetwater County, Wyoming (near FARSON)

River/Stream: BIG SANDY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
85 ft
Dam Length
2,350 ft
Reservoir Storage
54,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
8,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2020-09-15

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
WY01387
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
42.24860, -109.42870
Age
74 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.