Big Sandy Dike

Wyoming — Sweetwater County — BIG SANDY CREEK

Location

StateWyoming
CountySweetwater
RiverBIG SANDY CREEK
Coordinates42.25910, -109.42450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length8,300 ft
NID Storage54,400 acre-ft
Max Storage54,400 acre-ft
Surface Area3,210 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 15, 2020
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameBig Sandy 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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