Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1

PAINT CREEK OFFSTREAM· Park, Wyoming· Built 1908· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1908 and is 118 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 6.2% in WY)
Dam Length730 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage242 acre-ft
Normal Storage156 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)
NID IDWY01171

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 26, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

CROWHART , LLP, DOUGLAS HART

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1?

Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe 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 Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1?

Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1 is owned by CROWHART , LLP, DOUGLAS HART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1 built?

Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1 was completed in 1908, making it 118 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 Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1?

Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1 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 Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1?

Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1 has a dam height of 12 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 Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1 last inspected?

Hart Enlargement of Tippacanoe No. 1 was last inspected on June 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.