Meeks Cabin
BLACKS FORK RIVER·
Uinta, Wyoming·
Built 1970·
Earth·
185 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 185 ft (taller than 99.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 3,162 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 38.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 473 acres |
| Drainage Area | 151 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01390 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 16, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Meeks Cabin?
Meeks Cabin is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Meeks Cabin?
Meeks Cabin is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).
When was Meeks Cabin last inspected?
Meeks Cabin was last inspected on July 16, 2020.
When was Meeks Cabin built?
Meeks Cabin was completed in 1970, making it 56 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.