Bass Pond
Key Takeaway
Bass Pond is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,725 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2014 |
| NID ID | WY02552 |
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
48 RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bass Pond?
Bass Pond 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 Bass Pond?
Bass Pond is owned by 48 RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bass Pond built?
Bass Pond was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Bass Pond?
Bass Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bass Pond?
Bass Pond has a dam height of 31 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 Bass Pond last inspected?
Bass Pond was last inspected on June 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.