Double Wide
Key Takeaway
Double Wide is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 883 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02307 |
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
DERRICK TEICHERT (RANCH MANAGER)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Double Wide?
Double Wide 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 Double Wide?
Double Wide is owned by DERRICK TEICHERT (RANCH MANAGER) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Double Wide built?
Double Wide was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Double Wide?
Double Wide serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Double Wide?
Double Wide has a dam height of 30 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 Double Wide last inspected?
Double Wide was last inspected on May 14, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.