Bear Creek No. 1
Key Takeaway
Bear Creek No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 19.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00433 |
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
JENNIE MILLER RANCH COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Creek No. 1?
Bear Creek No. 1 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 Bear Creek No. 1?
Bear Creek No. 1 is owned by JENNIE MILLER RANCH COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Creek No. 1 built?
Bear Creek No. 1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Creek No. 1?
Bear Creek No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bear Creek No. 1?
Bear Creek No. 1 has a dam height of 19 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 Creek No. 1 last inspected?
Bear Creek No. 1 was last inspected on June 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.