Bob's Sport Fishing
Bob's Sport Fishing is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bob's Sport Fishing
The primary purpose of Bob's Sport Fishing 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 Strickland Enterprises, Inc. (state). It impounds the Low Creek near Ft. Steele.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 05/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Ft. Steele |
| River/Stream | Low Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.40170, -107.11090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | STRICKLAND ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01563 |
| Federal ID | WY01563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |