Key Bar Water Hole #1
Key Takeaway
Key Bar Water Hole #1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 77.4% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02576 |
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
STS INVESTMENT CO. LTD (JIM LUDVIK)
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Key Bar Water Hole #1?
Key Bar Water Hole #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 Key Bar Water Hole #1?
Key Bar Water Hole #1 is owned by STS INVESTMENT CO. LTD (JIM LUDVIK) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Key Bar Water Hole #1 built?
Key Bar Water Hole #1 was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Key Bar Water Hole #1?
Key Bar Water Hole #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Key Bar Water Hole #1?
Key Bar Water Hole #1 has a dam height of 34 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 Key Bar Water Hole #1 last inspected?
Key Bar Water Hole #1 was last inspected on May 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.