Wales

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyHot Springs
Nearest CityWORLAND
River/StreamCOTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates43.81100, -108.53520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length760 ft
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage278 acre-ft
Max Storage278 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerPROSPECT LAND AND CATTLE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/14/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY01141
Federal IDWY01141
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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