Guernsey Dam

Wyoming — Platte County — NORTH PLATTE RIVER

Location

StateWyoming
CountyPlatte
RiverNORTH PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates42.29030, -104.76420

Physical Characteristics

NID Height137 ft
Dam Height135 ft
Dam Length560 ft
NID Storage45,612 acre-ft
Max Storage45,612 acre-ft
Surface Area2,380 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameGuernsey 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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