Pathfinder Dam

Wyoming — Natrona County — NORTH PLATTE RIVER

Location

StateWyoming
CountyNatrona
RiverNORTH PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates42.46800, -106.85380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height214 ft
Dam Height214 ft
Dam Length432 ft
NID Storage1,016,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,016,500 acre-ft
Surface Area22,014 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 10, 2021
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1909
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NamePathfinder 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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