Karl

NORTH WEAGLE DRAW· Johnson, Wyoming· Built 1957· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Karl is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY)
Dam Length218 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDWY00789

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: April 27, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

ZACHARY J. & KIMBERLY S. DAVIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Karl?

Karl 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 Karl?

Karl is owned by ZACHARY J. & KIMBERLY S. DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Karl built?

Karl was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Karl?

Karl 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 Karl?

Karl 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 Karl last inspected?

Karl was last inspected on April 27, 2020. 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.