Kennedy No. 1
Key Takeaway
Kennedy No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 86.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 473 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00131 |
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
DODGE CREEK RANCH LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kennedy No. 1?
Kennedy 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 Kennedy No. 1?
Kennedy No. 1 is owned by DODGE CREEK RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kennedy No. 1 built?
Kennedy No. 1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Kennedy No. 1?
Kennedy No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Kennedy No. 1?
Kennedy No. 1 has a dam height of 40 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 Kennedy No. 1 last inspected?
Kennedy No. 1 was last inspected on August 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.