Wetlands No. 6
Wetlands No. 6 is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wetlands No. 6
The primary purpose of Wetlands No. 6 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Wyoming Game And Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Sh0shone River-offstream.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 3,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 91 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 518 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years 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. 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 07/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| River/Stream | Sh0shone River-offstream |
| Coordinates | 44.89170, -108.22240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 774 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Wyoming Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02102 |
| Federal ID | WY02102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |