Corbett Diversion Dam
Corbett Diversion Dam is a concrete dam located in Park County, Wyoming, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Corbett Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Corbett Diversion Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Shoshone near Powell.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 938 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. Completed in 1908, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2019.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Powell |
| River/Stream | Shoshone |
| Coordinates | 44.58700, -108.95400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 938 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02095 |
| Federal ID | WY02095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |