Diamond Creek Dike
Key Takeaway
Diamond Creek Dike is classified as high hazard in Wyoming. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 95 ft (taller than 98.2% in WY) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 18.4K acre-ft |
| NID ID | WY02264 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USBR
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Diamond Creek Dike?
Diamond Creek Dike is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Diamond Creek Dike?
Diamond Creek Dike is owned by USBR (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Diamond Creek Dike?
Diamond Creek Dike has a dam height of 95 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 Diamond Creek Dike last inspected?
Diamond Creek Dike was last inspected on August 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.