Debatable is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Wyoming, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 758 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Debatable
The primary purpose of Debatable is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau of Indian Affairs (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek near East Thermopolis.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 758 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 86 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 704 acre-feet. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century 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 05/09/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | East Thermopolis |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.54889, -108.87222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 758 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 582 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00895 |
| Federal ID | WY00895 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |