Bear Claw Love No. 1
Key Takeaway
Bear Claw Love No. 1 is classified as high hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 90.9% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 769 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | WY00674 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
COLUMBUS PEAK RANCH, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Claw Love No. 1?
Bear Claw Love No. 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bear Claw Love No. 1?
Bear Claw Love No. 1 is owned by COLUMBUS PEAK RANCH, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Claw Love No. 1 built?
Bear Claw Love No. 1 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Bear Claw Love No. 1?
Bear Claw Love No. 1 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 Bear Claw Love No. 1?
Bear Claw Love No. 1 has a dam height of 44 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 Bear Claw Love No. 1 last inspected?
Bear Claw Love No. 1 was last inspected on August 3, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.