Frog Creek #1
Frog Creek #1 is an earth dam located in Weston County, Wyoming, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frog Creek #1
The primary purpose of Frog Creek #1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by 4w Family Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Frog Creek near Edgemont, Sd.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 04/26/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Weston |
| Nearest City | Edgemont, Sd |
| River/Stream | Frog Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.55194, -104.97111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | 4W FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00590 |
| Federal ID | WY00590 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |