Seminoe Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWyoming
CountyCarbon
Nearest CityRED BUTTES
River/StreamNORTH PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates42.15590, -106.90860

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height295 ft
Dam Height295 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,017,279 acre-ft
Max Storage1,017,279 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,017,279 acre-ft
Surface Area20,291 acres
Drainage Area7,158 sq mi
Max Discharge48,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWY01297
Federal IDWY01297
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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