Dams in Hot Springs County, Wyoming
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Hot Springs County, Wyoming
Hot Springs County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Hot Springs County is 80 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Anchor Dam at 208 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Dam | High | Not Available | 208 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Lake Creek | Low | Fair | 45 | Irrigation | 1938 |
| Rathbun Irrigation No. 1 | Low | Poor | 29 | Irrigation | 1956 |
| Squirrel Tail Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Water Supply | 2003 |
| Adams #2 | Low | Poor | 28 | Irrigation | 1918 |
| Moon | Low | Poor | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1957 |
| Kirby Creek | Low | Fair | 20 | Irrigation | 1953 |
| Rush | Low | Fair | 15 | Irrigation | 1911 |
| Wales | Low | Poor | 13 | Irrigation | 1912 |