Cook Stock
Key Takeaway
Cook Stock is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 32.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 402 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,060 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02294 |
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
WALL CANYON RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cook Stock?
Cook 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 Cook Stock?
Cook Stock is owned by WALL CANYON RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cook Stock built?
Cook Stock was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Cook Stock?
Cook 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 Cook Stock?
Cook Stock has a dam height of 23 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 Cook Stock last inspected?
Cook Stock was last inspected on August 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.