Boysen Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWyoming
CountyFremont
Nearest CityBOYSEN
River/StreamWIND RIVER
Coordinates43.41670, -108.17770

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height220 ft
Dam Height220 ft
Dam Length1,143 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,473,118 acre-ft
Max Storage1,473,118 acre-ft
Normal Storage701,510 acre-ft
Surface Area19,560 acres
Drainage Area7,704 sq mi
Max Discharge35,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/25/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWY01299
Federal IDWY01299
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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