Snyder Creek Det Dam X
Snyder Creek Det Dam X is a gravity dam located in Fremont County, Wyoming, built in 2003. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Snyder Creek Det Dam X
The primary purpose of Snyder Creek Det Dam X is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Snyder Creek near Lost Cabin.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 858 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 889 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2018. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Wyoming dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Lost Cabin |
| River/Stream | Snyder Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.35396, -107.57760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 858 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 889 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 889 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 516 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01424 |
| Federal ID | WY01424 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |