Hi-water

Hi-water is an earth dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Hi-water

The primary purpose of Hi-water is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usdi Blm (federal). It impounds the Hi-water Draw.

The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 258 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet.

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 08/12/2024.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyWashakie
River/StreamHi-water Draw
Coordinates43.75342, -107.47127

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length258 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerUSDI BLM
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/12/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY02537
Federal IDWY02537
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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