Ken No. 1
Key Takeaway
Ken No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 78.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 223 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00077 |
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
BARD RANCH COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ken No. 1?
Ken No. 1 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 Ken No. 1?
Ken No. 1 is owned by BARD RANCH COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ken No. 1 built?
Ken No. 1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Ken No. 1?
Ken No. 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ken No. 1?
Ken No. 1 has a dam height of 35 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 Ken No. 1 last inspected?
Ken No. 1 was last inspected on May 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.