Okie
Okie is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Wyoming, built in 1898. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Okie
The primary purpose of Okie is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Louisiana Land & Exploration Comp C/o Conoco Phillips Company (private). It impounds the Badwater Creek near Lost Cabin.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 283 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1898, the structure is over a century old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Lost Cabin |
| River/Stream | Badwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.30080, -107.61520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOUISIANA LAND & EXPLORATION COMP C/O CONOCO PHILLIPS COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01104 |
| Federal ID | WY01104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |