Broken Jaw Stock
Key Takeaway
Broken Jaw Stock is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 86.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00489 |
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
FLOYD LAND & LIVESTOCK, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Broken Jaw Stock?
Broken Jaw Stock 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 Broken Jaw Stock?
Broken Jaw Stock is owned by FLOYD LAND & LIVESTOCK, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Broken Jaw Stock built?
Broken Jaw Stock was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Broken Jaw Stock?
Broken Jaw Stock serves the following purposes: 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 Broken Jaw Stock?
Broken Jaw Stock has a dam height of 40 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 Broken Jaw Stock last inspected?
Broken Jaw Stock was last inspected on July 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.