Big Sandy Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Nearest City | FARSON |
| River/Stream | BIG SANDY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.24860, -109.42870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,510 acres |
| Drainage Area | 387 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |