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Wyoming — Big Horn County — SHELL CREEK TRIB BIGHORN RIVER

Location

StateWyoming
CountyBig Horn
RiverSHELL CREEK TRIB BIGHORN RIVER
Coordinates44.50430, -108.00860

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length430 ft
NID Storage185 acre-ft
Max Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 11, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1944
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPOWERS FAMILY TRUST, GENE A. AND LOUISE S. POWERS TRUSTEES

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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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