Cow Creek

Sweetwater County, Wyoming

River/Stream: SHELL CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
1,715 ft
Reservoir Storage
698 acre-ft
Year Completed
1987
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,270 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-06-30

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WY01603
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
41.14730, -108.41370
Age
39 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.