New Haven Lake is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 2013. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 365 ft long, taller than 82% 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 embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About New Haven Lake
The primary purpose of New Haven Lake 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 Nicholas Edward Bohl (private). It impounds the Tl Draw near Building in Nwsw S 29.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2013, 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 06/03/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Building in Nwsw S 29 |
| River/Stream | Tl Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.75330, -104.82700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Nicholas Edward Bohl |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02520 |
| Federal ID | WY02520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |