Biscuit
Key Takeaway
Biscuit is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 35.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 506 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,423 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01560 |
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
BARBARA H. YORK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Biscuit?
Biscuit 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 Biscuit?
Biscuit is owned by BARBARA H. YORK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Biscuit built?
Biscuit was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Biscuit?
Biscuit 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 Biscuit?
Biscuit has a dam height of 24 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 Biscuit last inspected?
Biscuit was last inspected on March 31, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.