Whalen Diversion Dam

Wyoming — Goshen County — NORTH PLATTE RIVER

Location

StateWyoming
CountyGoshen
RiverNORTH PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates42.24800, -104.62910

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,460 ft
NID Storage59 acre-ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1909
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameWhalen Diversion Reservoir

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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.

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