Killdeer Wetland Pond
Killdeer Wetland Pond is an earth dam located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Killdeer Wetland Pond
The primary purpose of Killdeer Wetland Pond 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 City Of Green River (local government). It impounds the Green River near Green River.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 371 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Nearest City | Green River |
| River/Stream | Green River |
| Coordinates | 41.52944, -109.47917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 371 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CITY OF GREEN RIVER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02233 |
| Federal ID | WY02233 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |