Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond
Key Takeaway
Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond is classified as significant hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 15% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02106 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NATRONA COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond?
Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond?
Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond is owned by NATRONA COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond built?
Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond?
Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond 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 Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond?
Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond has a dam height of 17 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 Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond last inspected?
Basin No.2 Flood Detention Pond was last inspected on April 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.