Detention Case Bier No. 1
Key Takeaway
Detention Case Bier No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 94.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 2,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,392 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00203 |
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
TOWN OF FT. LARAMIE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Detention Case Bier No. 1?
Detention Case Bier 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 Detention Case Bier No. 1?
Detention Case Bier No. 1 is owned by TOWN OF FT. LARAMIE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Detention Case Bier No. 1 built?
Detention Case Bier No. 1 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Case Bier No. 1?
Detention Case Bier No. 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Detention Case Bier No. 1?
Detention Case Bier No. 1 has a dam height of 54 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 Detention Case Bier No. 1 last inspected?
Detention Case Bier No. 1 was last inspected on May 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.