Anchor Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWyoming
CountyHot Springs
Nearest CityEMBAR
River/StreamSOUTH FORK OWL CREEK
Coordinates43.66390, -108.82450

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height208 ft
Dam Height208 ft
Dam Length660 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22,390 acre-ft
Max Storage22,390 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,354 acre-ft
Surface Area437 acres
Drainage Area130 sq mi
Max Discharge13,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWY01298
Federal IDWY01298
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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