Crooked Creek Detention Dam
Crooked Creek Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Crooked Creek Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Crooked Creek Detention Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Meteetse Wy.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 537 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 278 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 08/03/2016.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| Nearest City | Meteetse Wy |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.12148, -108.32033 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 537 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01406 |
| Federal ID | WY01406 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |