Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j
Key Takeaway
Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 35.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 11,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,020 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02553 |
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
GENESIS ALKALI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j?
Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j 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 Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j?
Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j is owned by GENESIS ALKALI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j built?
Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j?
Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j?
Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j 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 Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j last inspected?
Fmc Granger Tailings Pond Phases 1e -1j was last inspected on June 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.