Kemmerer

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWyoming
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityKEMMERER
River/StreamHAMS FORK RIVER
Coordinates41.93900, -110.65200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,370 acre-ft
Max Storage2,370 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,769 acre-ft
Surface Area183 acres
Drainage Area271 sq mi
Max Discharge27,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF KEMMERER
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWY01282
Federal IDWY01282
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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