Big Chief Dam

Natrona County, Wyoming

River/Stream: TRIB THREE BUTTES CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
413 ft
Reservoir Storage
72 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Debris Control
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-07-21

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WY01429
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
43.33845, -107.05132
Age
62 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.