House
Key Takeaway
House is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 15% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2017 |
| NID ID | WY00421 |
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
DIANE M. SIMON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of House?
House 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 House?
House is owned by DIANE M. SIMON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was House built?
House was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 House?
House serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is House?
House has a dam height of 17 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 House last inspected?
House was last inspected on September 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.