Big Sandy Dike
Wyoming — Sweetwater County — BIG SANDY CREEK
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| River | BIG SANDY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.25910, -109.42450 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 54,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,210 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 15, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1952 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Big Sandy Reservoir |
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.