Boysen Dam

Wyoming — Fremont County — WIND RIVER

Location

StateWyoming
CountyFremont
RiverWIND RIVER
Coordinates43.41670, -108.17770

Physical Characteristics

NID Height220 ft
Dam Height220 ft
Dam Length1,143 ft
NID Storage1,473,118 acre-ft
Max Storage1,473,118 acre-ft
Surface Area19,560 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 25, 2021
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameBoysen 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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