Adelaide

High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWyoming
CountyBig Horn
Nearest CitySHELL
River/StreamADELAIDE CREEK
Coordinates44.52520, -107.40460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height74 ft
Dam Height74 ft
Dam Length805 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,835 acre-ft
Max Storage5,835 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,764 acre-ft
Surface Area145 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge5,431 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSHELL VALLEY WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DIST.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection10/01/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWY01099
Federal IDWY01099
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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