Fortification
Key Takeaway
Fortification is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 39.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 709 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00481 |
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
LOVE LAND & CATTLE COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fortification?
Fortification 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 Fortification?
Fortification is owned by LOVE LAND & CATTLE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fortification built?
Fortification was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Fortification?
Fortification serves the following purposes: 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 Fortification?
Fortification 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 Fortification last inspected?
Fortification was last inspected on August 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.