Lower Afton

Wyoming — Lincoln County — Swift Creek, Salt River

Location

StateWyoming
CountyLincoln
RiverSwift Creek, Salt River
Coordinates42.72540, -110.91110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length356 ft
NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 24, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1942
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSwift Creek Power Company

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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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