Ocean Lake Habitat No. 6
Ocean Lake Habitat No. 6 is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Wyoming, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ocean Lake Habitat No. 6
The primary purpose of Ocean Lake Habitat No. 6 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 Wyoming Game And Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Dewey Draw.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a storage capacity of 82 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 05/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| River/Stream | Dewey Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.18833, -108.53500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01788 |
| Federal ID | WY01788 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |