Enl. Little Soda
Key Takeaway
Enl. Little Soda is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1909 and is 117 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 13.2% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,026 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02564 |
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
HOWARD E. & DIANA I WHITE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Enl. Little Soda?
Enl. Little Soda 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 Enl. Little Soda?
Enl. Little Soda is owned by HOWARD E. & DIANA I WHITE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Enl. Little Soda built?
Enl. Little Soda was completed in 1909, making it 117 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 Enl. Little Soda?
Enl. Little Soda 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 Enl. Little Soda?
Enl. Little Soda has a dam height of 16 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 Enl. Little Soda last inspected?
Enl. Little Soda was last inspected on May 13, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.