Fossil Dam

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyNatrona
River/StreamFOSSIL DRAW
Coordinates43.23458, -107.39212

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage33 acre-ft
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge230 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerDOI BLM
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection07/20/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY01452
Federal IDWY01452
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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