Experiment Station
Key Takeaway
Experiment Station is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 32.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 711 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | WY00013 |
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
CITY OF CHEYENNE-BOPU
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Experiment Station?
Experiment Station 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 Experiment Station?
Experiment Station is owned by CITY OF CHEYENNE-BOPU (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Experiment Station built?
Experiment Station was completed in 1932, making it 94 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 Experiment Station?
Experiment Station serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Experiment Station?
Experiment Station has a dam height of 23 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 Experiment Station last inspected?
Experiment Station was last inspected on May 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.