Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1

DRAINAGE OF BITTER CREEK· Park, Wyoming· Built 1988· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 4.8% in WY)
Dam Length3,750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDWY01813

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: May 11, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

CITY OF POWELL

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1?

Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1 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 Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1?

Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1 is owned by CITY OF POWELL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1 built?

Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1?

Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1 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 Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1?

Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1 has a dam height of 11 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 Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1 last inspected?

Powell Sewage Lagoon System-Secondary C1 was last inspected on May 11, 2021. 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.