Ross Dam
Ross Dam is a gravity dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ross Dam
The primary purpose of Ross 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 North Fork Buffalo Creek Big H near Worland Wy.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 195 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 430 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2016.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| Nearest City | Worland Wy |
| River/Stream | North Fork Buffalo Creek Big H |
| Coordinates | 43.79478, -107.60794 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 430 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01838 |
| Federal ID | WY01838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |