Porcupine
Wyoming — Converse County — PORCUPINE CREEK
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| River | PORCUPINE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.49444, -105.24972 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| NID Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 27, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | POWDER RIVER COAL CO. |
| Other Name | Enlarged Porcupine-5866r |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.