Buckaroo Freshwater Cell
Key Takeaway
Buckaroo Freshwater Cell is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 17.2% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02595 |
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
SAMSON EXPLORATION, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buckaroo Freshwater Cell?
Buckaroo Freshwater Cell 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 Buckaroo Freshwater Cell?
Buckaroo Freshwater Cell is owned by SAMSON EXPLORATION, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buckaroo Freshwater Cell built?
Buckaroo Freshwater Cell was completed in 2018, making it 8 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 Buckaroo Freshwater Cell?
Buckaroo Freshwater Cell 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 Buckaroo Freshwater Cell?
Buckaroo Freshwater Cell has a dam height of 18 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 Buckaroo Freshwater Cell last inspected?
Buckaroo Freshwater Cell was last inspected on July 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.