Point Of Rocks
Point Of Rocks is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Point Of Rocks
The primary purpose of Point Of Rocks 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 Horse Creek Cattle Co. (dave Berry) (private). It impounds the So. Branch Of South Chugwater near Chugwater.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 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 06/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Chugwater |
| River/Stream | So. Branch Of South Chugwater |
| Coordinates | 41.50806, -105.43444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 304 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | HORSE CREEK CATTLE CO. (DAVE BERRY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01811 |
| Federal ID | WY01811 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |