Blue Ridge Detention
Blue Ridge Detention is a gravity dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Blue Ridge Detention
The primary purpose of Blue Ridge Detention is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Ridge Draw Nowood River near Basin Wy.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 363 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,390 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 08/04/2016.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Nearest City | Basin Wy |
| River/Stream | Ridge Draw Nowood River |
| Coordinates | 44.37838, -107.92319 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,390 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01402 |
| Federal ID | WY01402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |