Buffalo Bill Dam

Wyoming — Park County — SHOSHONE RIVER

Location

StateWyoming
CountyPark
RiverSHOSHONE RIVER
Coordinates44.50145, -109.18314

Physical Characteristics

NID Height350 ft
Dam Height350 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage646,565 acre-ft
Max Storage646,565 acre-ft
Surface Area8,324 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 4, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameBuffalo Bill Reservoir;Enl of 492r & 751r

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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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