Thunder Basin No 10

LITTLE THUNDER CREEK· Campbell, Wyoming· Built 1938· Earth· 18 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Thunder Basin No 10 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 17.2% in WY)
Dam Length530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage197 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge2,715 cfs
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDWY01522

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: March 26, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Thunder Basin No 10?

Thunder Basin No 10 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 Thunder Basin No 10?

Thunder Basin No 10 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Thunder Basin No 10 built?

Thunder Basin No 10 was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Thunder Basin No 10?

Thunder Basin No 10 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Thunder Basin No 10?

Thunder Basin No 10 has a dam height of 18 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 Thunder Basin No 10 last inspected?

Thunder Basin No 10 was last inspected on March 26, 2008. 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.