Karl
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 Length | 218 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00789 |
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
ZACHARY J. & KIMBERLY S. DAVIS
Private
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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.