Rawlins Peaking
Rawlins Peaking is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rawlins Peaking
The primary purpose of Rawlins Peaking is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Rawlins (danny Rodriguez) (local government). It impounds the Sage Creek near Alcova.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 3,041 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 426 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 05/17/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Alcova |
| River/Stream | Sage Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.74500, -107.25790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,041 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF RAWLINS (DANNY RODRIGUEZ) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00311 |
| Federal ID | WY00311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |