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Wyoming — Weston County — EAST BRANCH POISON CREEK

Location

StateWyoming
CountyWeston
RiverEAST BRANCH POISON CREEK
Coordinates43.97280, -104.40780

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage195 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 29, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerBLACK HILLS POWER AND LIGHT

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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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