Ruff Detention Dam

Wyoming — Park County — SAND COULEE

Location

StateWyoming
CountyPark
RiverSAND COULEE
Coordinates44.77589, -109.03516

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length325 ft
NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 6, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2003
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM
Other NameThree Falls 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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