Fordyce Tepee No. 1
Key Takeaway
Fordyce Tepee No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 39.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 710 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1988 |
| NID ID | WY00565 |
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
T P ASSOCIATION INC. C/O JOHN M. PRADERE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fordyce Tepee No. 1?
Fordyce Tepee 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 Fordyce Tepee No. 1?
Fordyce Tepee No. 1 is owned by T P ASSOCIATION INC. C/O JOHN M. PRADERE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fordyce Tepee No. 1 built?
Fordyce Tepee No. 1 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Fordyce Tepee No. 1?
Fordyce Tepee No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fordyce Tepee No. 1?
Fordyce Tepee No. 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Fordyce Tepee No. 1 last inspected?
Fordyce Tepee No. 1 was last inspected on June 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.