Blue Bank Res is a gravity dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 325 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Blue Bank Res
The primary purpose of Blue Bank Res 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 Blue Bank Draw Nowood River near Tensleep Wy.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| Nearest City | Tensleep Wy |
| River/Stream | Blue Bank Draw Nowood River |
| Coordinates | 43.85143, -107.53405 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 78 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Doi BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02223 |
| Federal ID | WY02223 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |