Morrison Fish
Morrison Fish is an earth dam located in Platte County, Wyoming, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Morrison Fish
The primary purpose of Morrison Fish 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 Fonay Land Co (private). It impounds the Piney Creek near I - 25.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 10/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | I - 25 |
| River/Stream | Piney Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.16917, -105.21250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | FONAY LAND CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01768 |
| Federal ID | WY01768 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |