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Blue Bank Reservoir, located in Washakie, Wyoming, is a Federal-owned water supply reservoir managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The reservoir, completed in 2003, has a storage capacity of 33.6 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of water supply. It is situated along the Blue Bank Draw Nowood River and covers a surface area of 3.48 acres with a drainage area of 80 square miles.
The dam at Blue Bank Reservoir is a gravity type structure with a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 28 feet. The reservoir has a low hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in August 2016. Despite its poor condition, the reservoir poses a moderate risk and is regulated by the State of Wyoming, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and functionality. Blue Bank Reservoir is a vital water resource in the region, contributing to water supply and management efforts in the area.
Year_Completed | 2003 |
River_Or_Stream | BLUE BANK DRAW NOWOOD RIVER |
Dam_Length | 325 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 3.48 |
Hydraulic_Height | 20 |
Drainage_Area | 80 |
Nid_Storage | 33.6 |
Structural_Height | 28 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 28 |
SHELL CREEK NEAR SHELL | 74cfs |
PRAIRIE DOG CREEK NEAR ACME | 19cfs |
ROCK CREEK NEAR BUFFALO | 70cfs |
BIGHORN RIVER AT BASIN | 1140cfs |
PINEY CREEK AT KEARNY | 113cfs |
SHELL CREEK ABOVE SHELL CREEK RESERVOIR | 13cfs |
WEST PASS CREEK NEAR PARKMAN | 10cfs |
Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Diabase - Pathfinder Lake | |||
Fremont Canyon - Alcova Reservoir | |||
Sage - Pathfinder Lake | |||
Bighorn FAS | |||
Cottonwood - Alcova Reservoir | |||
Weiss - Pathfinder Lake |