Indian Lake
Indian Lake is an earth dam located in Teton County, Wyoming, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Lake
The primary purpose of Indian Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Squirrel Creek Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Indian Lake Basin near St. Anthony, Id.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 252 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,034 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Teton |
| Nearest City | St. Anthony, Id |
| River/Stream | Indian Lake Basin |
| Coordinates | 44.06306, -111.03611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,034 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,034 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 904 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 252 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,340 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SQUIRREL CREEK IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01239 |
| Federal ID | WY01239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |