Christina

Christina is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Wyoming, built in 1942. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Christina

The primary purpose of Christina is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Little Popo Agie Irrigation District (private). It impounds the Little Popo Agie River near Lander.

The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 505 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 350 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2021.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyFremont
Nearest CityLander
River/StreamLittle Popo Agie River
Coordinates42.59140, -108.92970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length505 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,350 acre-ft
Max Storage5,350 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,860 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge10,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerLITTLE POPO AGIE IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Last Inspection07/21/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY01036
Federal IDWY01036
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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