Bast No. 1 Stock
Key Takeaway
Bast No. 1 Stock is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00862 |
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
REESE LTD. PARTNERSHIP (CHARLES REESE)
Private
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Low Hazard 31 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Bast No. 1 Stock?
Bast No. 1 Stock 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 Bast No. 1 Stock?
Bast No. 1 Stock is owned by REESE LTD. PARTNERSHIP (CHARLES REESE) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bast No. 1 Stock built?
Bast No. 1 Stock was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Bast No. 1 Stock?
Bast No. 1 Stock serves the following purposes: 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 Bast No. 1 Stock?
Bast No. 1 Stock has a dam height of 29 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 Bast No. 1 Stock last inspected?
Bast No. 1 Stock was last inspected on July 31, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.