Pathfinder Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWyoming
CountyNatrona
Nearest CityCASPER
River/StreamNORTH PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates42.46800, -106.85380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height214 ft
Dam Height214 ft
Dam Length432 ft
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,016,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,016,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,016,500 acre-ft
Surface Area22,014 acres
Drainage Area10,671 sq mi
Max Discharge32,449 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWY01296
Federal IDWY01296
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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