Hi-water is an earth dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 258 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Hi-water
The primary purpose of Hi-water 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 Hi-water Draw.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 258 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 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 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 08/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| River/Stream | Hi-water Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.75342, -107.47127 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 258 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Usdi BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02537 |
| Federal ID | WY02537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |