Innes
Key Takeaway
Innes is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 776 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,498 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2005 |
| NID ID | WY00563 |
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
INNES RANCH, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Innes?
Innes 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 Innes?
Innes is owned by INNES RANCH, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Innes built?
Innes was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Innes?
Innes serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Innes?
Innes 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 Innes last inspected?
Innes was last inspected on April 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.