Detention 1593 #3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Detention 1593 #3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 547 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,450 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | WY02572 |
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
DOI BLM
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Detention 1593 #3 Dam?
Detention 1593 #3 Dam 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 Detention 1593 #3 Dam?
Detention 1593 #3 Dam is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Detention 1593 #3 Dam built?
Detention 1593 #3 Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Detention 1593 #3 Dam?
Detention 1593 #3 Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Detention 1593 #3 Dam last inspected?
Detention 1593 #3 Dam was last inspected on July 13, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.