#9-249-12 Frog Creek
Key Takeaway
#9-249-12 Frog Creek is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 85.9% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 965 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,876 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02111 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of #9-249-12 Frog Creek?
#9-249-12 Frog Creek 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 #9-249-12 Frog Creek?
#9-249-12 Frog Creek is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was #9-249-12 Frog Creek built?
#9-249-12 Frog Creek was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 #9-249-12 Frog Creek?
#9-249-12 Frog Creek serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is #9-249-12 Frog Creek?
#9-249-12 Frog Creek has a dam height of 39 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 #9-249-12 Frog Creek last inspected?
#9-249-12 Frog Creek was last inspected on May 12, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.