Skull Point Dam
Skull Point Dam is a gravity dam located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Skull Point Dam
Skull Point Dam is a dam in Lincoln, Wyoming. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Trib. To N. Fork Little Muddy Creek near Granger, Wy.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/24/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Granger, Wy |
| River/Stream | Trib. To N. Fork Little Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.68991, -110.61020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01862 |
| Federal ID | WY01862 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |