Hatchet
Hatchet is an earth dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hatchet
The primary purpose of Hatchet 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 Usdi Blm (federal). It impounds the Bruner.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 234 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet.
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 08/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| River/Stream | Bruner |
| Coordinates | 43.80456, -107.38372 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 234 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USDI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02536 |
| Federal ID | WY02536 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |