Fossil Dam

Wyoming — Natrona County — FOSSIL DRAW

Location

StateWyoming
CountyNatrona
RiverFOSSIL DRAW
Coordinates43.23458, -107.39212

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage33 acre-ft
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 20, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM

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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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