Doby No. 3
Key Takeaway
Doby No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02057 |
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
Platte Valley Professional Center-West LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Doby No. 3?
Doby No. 3 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 Doby No. 3?
Doby No. 3 is owned by Platte Valley Professional Center-West LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Doby No. 3 built?
Doby No. 3 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Doby No. 3?
Doby No. 3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Doby No. 3?
Doby No. 3 has a dam height of 31 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 Doby No. 3 last inspected?
Doby No. 3 was last inspected on May 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.