Big Chief Dam

Wyoming — Natrona County — TRIB THREE BUTTES CREEK

Location

StateWyoming
CountyNatrona
RiverTRIB THREE BUTTES CREEK
Coordinates43.33845, -107.05132

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length413 ft
NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 21, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM

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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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