Bracket No. 3
Key Takeaway
Bracket No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 344 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01311 |
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
WIDENER, P A B JR. TRUSTEE & LUCY N. WIDENER TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bracket No. 3?
Bracket No. 3 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 Bracket No. 3?
Bracket No. 3 is owned by WIDENER, P A B JR. TRUSTEE & LUCY N. WIDENER TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bracket No. 3 built?
Bracket No. 3 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Bracket No. 3?
Bracket No. 3 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bracket No. 3?
Bracket No. 3 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 Bracket No. 3 last inspected?
Bracket No. 3 was last inspected on May 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.