Horseshoe is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 268 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Horseshoe
The primary purpose of Horseshoe is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Wyoming Game and Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Trail Draw.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 268 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 329 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 07/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| River/Stream | Trail Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.87930, -108.25880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 268 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Wyoming Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01123 |
| Federal ID | WY01123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |