Barrel Floodwater Detention
Key Takeaway
Barrel Floodwater Detention is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 78.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 694 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01289 |
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
ROBERT J. GASKILL TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barrel Floodwater Detention?
Barrel Floodwater Detention 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 Barrel Floodwater Detention?
Barrel Floodwater Detention is owned by ROBERT J. GASKILL TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barrel Floodwater Detention built?
Barrel Floodwater Detention was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Barrel Floodwater Detention?
Barrel Floodwater Detention serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barrel Floodwater Detention?
Barrel Floodwater Detention has a dam height of 35 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 Barrel Floodwater Detention last inspected?
Barrel Floodwater Detention was last inspected on August 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.