Shell Creek

High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWyoming
CountyBig Horn
Nearest CitySHELL
River/StreamSHELL CREEK
Coordinates44.51660, -107.41390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,680 acre-ft
Max Storage2,680 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,950 acre-ft
Surface Area98 acres
Drainage Area24 sq mi
Max Discharge1,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSHELL VALLEY RESERVOIR COMPANY, INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection10/01/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWY01100
Federal IDWY01100
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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