Washakie Dike No. 2
Washakie Dike No. 2 is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Wyoming, built in 1935. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Washakie Dike No. 2
The primary purpose of Washakie Dike No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bia (federal). It impounds the South Fork Little Wind River near Fort Washakie.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 330 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,629 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 92 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2019.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Fort Washakie |
| River/Stream | South Fork Little Wind River |
| Coordinates | 42.97778, -109.10000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,629 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,629 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,701 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 330 acres |
| Drainage Area | 92 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BIA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02903 |
| Federal ID | WY01398S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |