Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2)

SHOSHONE RIVER· Park, Wyoming· Built 1987· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2) is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 10.6% in WY)
Dam Length2,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
Year Modified1990
NID IDWY02243

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 30, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

CITY OF CODY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2)?

Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2)?

Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2) is owned by CITY OF CODY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2) built?

Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2) was completed in 1987, making it 39 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2)?

Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2)?

Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2) has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2) last inspected?

Cody Sewage Lagoon (Cell 2) was last inspected on August 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.