Five Springs No. 1
Key Takeaway
Five Springs No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 35.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 387 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01125 |
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
LORETTA BISCHOFF
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Five Springs No. 1?
Five Springs No. 1 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 Five Springs No. 1?
Five Springs No. 1 is owned by LORETTA BISCHOFF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Five Springs No. 1 built?
Five Springs No. 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Five Springs No. 1?
Five Springs No. 1 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 Five Springs No. 1?
Five Springs No. 1 has a dam height of 24 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 Five Springs No. 1 last inspected?
Five Springs No. 1 was last inspected on May 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.