Keaton Fs 9-249-13

KEATON CREEK· Weston, Wyoming· Built 1960· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Keaton Fs 9-249-13 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 26 ft (taller than 46.3% in WY)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge689 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDWY01279

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: May 12, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Keaton Fs 9-249-13?

Keaton Fs 9-249-13 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 Keaton Fs 9-249-13?

Keaton Fs 9-249-13 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Keaton Fs 9-249-13 built?

Keaton Fs 9-249-13 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 Keaton Fs 9-249-13?

Keaton Fs 9-249-13 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Keaton Fs 9-249-13?

Keaton Fs 9-249-13 has a dam height of 26 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 Keaton Fs 9-249-13 last inspected?

Keaton Fs 9-249-13 was last inspected on May 12, 2009. 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.