Blake-Denton No. 2
Key Takeaway
Blake-Denton No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 7.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 682 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01115 |
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
JERRY KIENLEN, WADE JACOBSEN, STEVE GRIEMSMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blake-Denton No. 2?
Blake-Denton No. 2 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 Blake-Denton No. 2?
Blake-Denton No. 2 is owned by JERRY KIENLEN, WADE JACOBSEN, STEVE GRIEMSMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blake-Denton No. 2 built?
Blake-Denton No. 2 was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Blake-Denton No. 2?
Blake-Denton No. 2 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 Blake-Denton No. 2?
Blake-Denton No. 2 has a dam height of 13 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 Blake-Denton No. 2 last inspected?
Blake-Denton No. 2 was last inspected on June 16, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.