Deaver Dam
Deaver Dam is an earth dam located in Park County, Wyoming, built in 1918. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Deaver Dam
The primary purpose of Deaver Dam 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 Shoshone River Offstream near Deaver.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 681 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1918, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Deaver |
| River/Stream | Shoshone River Offstream |
| Coordinates | 44.89830, -108.63670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 681 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 681 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 681 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01379 |
| Federal ID | WY01379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |