Kortes
NORTH PLATTE RIVER·
Carbon, Wyoming·
Built 1950·
Concrete·
244 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 244 ft (taller than 99.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11,179 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01294 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 17, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Kortes?
Kortes is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Kortes?
Kortes is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).
When was Kortes last inspected?
Kortes was last inspected on June 17, 2020.
When was Kortes built?
Kortes was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old.
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.