Battle Axe
Battle Axe is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Wyoming, built in 1916. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Battle Axe
The primary purpose of Battle Axe is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Montex Drilling Co (private). It impounds the Bridger Creek near Thermopolis.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,606 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. Completed in 1916, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Thermopolis |
| River/Stream | Bridger Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.28778, -107.72944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,606 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MONTEX DRILLING CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01135 |
| Federal ID | WY01135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |