Kortes Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | NORTH PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.17420, -106.88080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 244 ft |
| Dam Height | 244 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,739 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,739 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,739 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,169 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |