James Thompson No. 1 Stock
Key Takeaway
James Thompson No. 1 Stock is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 627 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00435 |
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
RANCHLAND INC, ATTN: SHANNON BRUEGGER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of James Thompson No. 1 Stock?
James Thompson No. 1 Stock 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 James Thompson No. 1 Stock?
James Thompson No. 1 Stock is owned by RANCHLAND INC, ATTN: SHANNON BRUEGGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was James Thompson No. 1 Stock built?
James Thompson No. 1 Stock was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 James Thompson No. 1 Stock?
James Thompson No. 1 Stock 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 James Thompson No. 1 Stock?
James Thompson No. 1 Stock 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 James Thompson No. 1 Stock last inspected?
James Thompson No. 1 Stock was last inspected on August 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.