Atlantic Rim is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 2,750 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Atlantic Rim
The primary purpose of Atlantic Rim 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 City of Rawlins (danny Rodriguez) (local government). It impounds the Sage Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 2,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a storage capacity of 645 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| River/Stream | Sage Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.71110, -107.27230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 645 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 645 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Rawlins (danny Rodriguez) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01549 |
| Federal ID | WY01549 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |