R&d Brine Pond
R&d Brine Pond is an earth dam located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, built in 2022. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About R&d Brine Pond
R&d Brine Pond is a dam in Sweetwater, Wyoming. The dam is owned by Pacific Soda (private). It impounds the Chimney Rock Draw.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Completed in 2022, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| River/Stream | Chimney Rock Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.34570, -109.79300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 2022 (4 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | PACIFIC SODA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02912 |
| Federal ID | WY02912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |