Denver Jake Detention Dam, located in Washakie, Wyoming, is a gravity dam built in 1957 with a primary purpose of flood control on the Little Denver Jake Draw. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, this Federal-owned structure has a structural height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 22 feet, with a storage capacity of 85.1 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1590 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of the dam is currently deemed unsatisfactory.

With a spillway type listed as uncontrolled and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Denver Jake Detention Dam poses a potential risk that necessitates regular inspections and maintenance. The dam, which is situated within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, has a maximum discharge capacity of 1050 cubic feet per second and spans a length of 550 feet. Despite being categorized as a low hazard structure, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan are currently under assessment, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure public safety and water resource protection.