Big Sandy Dam

Wyoming — Sweetwater County

Location

StateWyoming
CountySweetwater
Coordinates42.24860, -109.42870

Physical Characteristics

NID Height85 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length2,350 ft
NID Storage54,400 acre-ft
Max Storage54,400 acre-ft
Surface Area2,510 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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