Darlington No. 1
Key Takeaway
Darlington No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 21.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00264 |
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
Whitaker Ranches
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Darlington No. 1?
Darlington No. 1 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 Darlington No. 1?
Darlington No. 1 is owned by Whitaker Ranches (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Darlington No. 1 built?
Darlington No. 1 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Darlington No. 1?
Darlington No. 1 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 Darlington No. 1?
Darlington No. 1 has a dam height of 20 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 Darlington No. 1 last inspected?
Darlington No. 1 was last inspected on April 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.