Hiser
Key Takeaway
Hiser is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 372 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02554 |
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
HISER FARMS C/O WESLEY W. HISER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hiser?
Hiser 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 Hiser?
Hiser is owned by HISER FARMS C/O WESLEY W. HISER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hiser built?
Hiser was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Hiser?
Hiser 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 Hiser?
Hiser has a dam height of 30 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 Hiser last inspected?
Hiser was last inspected on October 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.