Squirrel Tail Dam
Squirrel Tail Dam is a gravity dam located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Squirrel Tail Dam
The primary purpose of Squirrel Tail 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 Potter Butte Draw Big Horn Ri near Worland Wy.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2016.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Hot Springs |
| Nearest City | Worland Wy |
| River/Stream | Potter Butte Draw Big Horn Ri |
| Coordinates | 43.80850, -107.96686 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01881 |
| Federal ID | WY01881 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |