Ethel #3
Key Takeaway
Ethel #3 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 50.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,444 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02441 |
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
GGM, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ethel #3?
Ethel #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 Ethel #3?
Ethel #3 is owned by GGM, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ethel #3 built?
Ethel #3 was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Ethel #3?
Ethel #3 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 Ethel #3?
Ethel #3 has a dam height of 27 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 Ethel #3 last inspected?
Ethel #3 was last inspected on June 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.