Casper Parks No.2
Key Takeaway
Casper Parks No.2 is classified as significant hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 35.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 497 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02053 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF CASPER, ATTN: V. H. MCDONALD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Casper Parks No.2?
Casper Parks No.2 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Casper Parks No.2?
Casper Parks No.2 is owned by CITY OF CASPER, ATTN: V. H. MCDONALD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Casper Parks No.2 built?
Casper Parks No.2 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Casper Parks No.2?
Casper Parks 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 Casper Parks No.2?
Casper Parks No.2 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 Casper Parks No.2 last inspected?
Casper Parks No.2 was last inspected on April 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.