Detention 1594 #3 Dam
Detention 1594 #3 Dam is a gravity dam located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Detention 1594 #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Detention 1594 #3 Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Windmill Draw.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 751 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. 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 07/14/2016.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| River/Stream | Windmill Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.29896, -107.97942 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 751 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01474 |
| Federal ID | WY01474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |