Lower Sunshine

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWyoming
CountyPark
Nearest CityMEETEETSE
River/StreamSUNSHINE CREEK OFFSTREAM
Coordinates44.09930, -108.97740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height162 ft
Dam Height162 ft
Dam Length1,660 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71,800 acre-ft
Max Storage71,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage58,748 acre-ft
Surface Area1,049 acres
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Max Discharge2,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerGREYBULL VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWY01096
Federal IDWY01096
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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