Foster Storage
Key Takeaway
Foster Storage is classified as significant hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 17.2% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01091 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
VICKI L. ACKERMAN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Foster Storage?
Foster Storage is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Foster Storage?
Foster Storage is owned by VICKI L. ACKERMAN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Foster Storage built?
Foster Storage was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Storage?
Foster Storage 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 Storage?
Foster Storage has a dam height of 18 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 Storage last inspected?
Foster Storage was last inspected on April 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.