Sunset
Sunset is an earth dam located in Sublette County, Wyoming, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sunset
The primary purpose of Sunset 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 Cl Bar Properties, Inc. (private). It impounds the Duck Creek near Pinedale.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 07/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sublette |
| Nearest City | Pinedale |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.95060, -110.01020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 372 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CL BAR PROPERTIES, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01220 |
| Federal ID | WY01220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |