Point of Rocks, located in Carbon County, Wyoming, is a historic dam completed in 1908 primarily for irrigation purposes along Cottonwood Creek.
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This privately owned Earth dam stands at 8 feet high and 210 feet long, with a storage capacity of 227 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a low hazard potential but a moderate risk assessment due to its structural integrity.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 25 feet, and it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office. Although the dam's maintenance and emergency preparedness measures are lacking, it serves as a vital water supply and irrigation source in the region. As climate change impacts water resources, the preservation and modernization of aging infrastructure like Point of Rocks will be crucial for sustainable water management in the future.
Year Completed |
1908 |
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Nid Storage |
227 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
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Prior Flat Campsite 8
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Prior Flat Campsite 10
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Prior Flat Campsite 11
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Prior Flat Campsite 9
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Prior Flat Campsite 13
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Prior Flat Campsite 12
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