Wagon Prong Dam
Wagon Prong Dam is a gravity dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wagon Prong Dam
The primary purpose of Wagon Prong 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 West Fork Hampton Draw Big Ho near Worland Wy.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 400 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. 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 08/02/2016.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| Nearest City | Worland Wy |
| River/Stream | West Fork Hampton Draw Big Ho |
| Coordinates | 43.83675, -107.72538 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 400 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01946 |
| Federal ID | WY01946 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |