Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.)
Key Takeaway
Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.) is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 35.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 783 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 573 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1983 |
| NID ID | WY01158 |
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
HOODOO LAND HOLDINGS, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.)?
Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.) 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 Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.)?
Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.) is owned by HOODOO LAND HOLDINGS, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.) built?
Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.) was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.)?
Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.) 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 Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.)?
Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.) 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 Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.) last inspected?
Foster No. 1 Dam 1a (2nd Enl.) was last inspected on August 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.