Rawlins
Rawlins is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rawlins
The primary purpose of Rawlins 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 Ft Fred Steele.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 792 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Ft Fred Steele |
| River/Stream | Sage Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.41930, -107.27980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 792 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 792 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 624 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
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 | WY00379 |
| Federal ID | WY00379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |