Jim Bridger Fgd Pond No. 3 is an earth dam located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, built in 2023. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 2,045 ft long, taller than 83% 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 Jim Bridger Fgd Pond No. 3
Jim Bridger Fgd Pond No. 3 is a dam in Sweetwater, Wyoming. The dam is owned by Pacificorp (public utility). It impounds the Off Channel near Point of Rocks.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 2,045 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 251 acres, and has a storage capacity of 5,823 acre-feet. Completed in 2023, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 04/15/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Nearest City | Point of Rocks |
| River/Stream | Off Channel |
| Coordinates | 41.74780, -108.79610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,045 ft |
| Year Completed | 2023 (3 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,823 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,823 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 251 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Pacificorp |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02933 |
| Federal ID | WY02933 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |