Kitchen
Key Takeaway
Kitchen is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 15% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01234 |
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
CL BAR PROPERTIES, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kitchen?
Kitchen 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 Kitchen?
Kitchen is owned by CL BAR PROPERTIES, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kitchen built?
Kitchen was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Kitchen?
Kitchen 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 Kitchen?
Kitchen has a dam height of 17 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 Kitchen last inspected?
Kitchen was last inspected on July 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.