Sand Mesa Dam 1
Sand Mesa Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Wyoming, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sand Mesa Dam 1
The primary purpose of Sand Mesa Dam 1 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 Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Sand Mesa Drain Tr near Boysen.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 214 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,071 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Boysen |
| River/Stream | Sand Mesa Drain Tr |
| Coordinates | 43.32890, -108.23630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,071 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,071 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 787 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 214 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 193 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00916 |
| Federal ID | WY00916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |