Lake George
Lake George is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake George
The primary purpose of Lake George is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Old Baldy Corporation (private). It impounds the Cadwell Slough, Tr N Platte Ri near Saratoga.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Saratoga |
| River/Stream | Cadwell Slough, Tr N Platte Ri |
| Coordinates | 41.44790, -106.77540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | OLD BALDY CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00198 |
| Federal ID | WY00198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |