Buffalo Bill-diamond Creek Dike

About Buffalo Bill-diamond Creek Dike

The primary purpose of Buffalo Bill-diamond Creek Dike 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 Bureau Of Reclamation (federal).

The dam stands 136 feet tall and stretches 7,690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8,324 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 646,565 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,504 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century old.

This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2022.

At 136 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.

Living Downstream

If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Wyoming dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.

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