Leach No. 1 Stock
Key Takeaway
Leach No. 1 Stock is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 39.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02239 |
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
MONTE L & BARBARA F. FINLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leach No. 1 Stock?
Leach No. 1 Stock 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 Leach No. 1 Stock?
Leach No. 1 Stock is owned by MONTE L & BARBARA F. FINLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leach No. 1 Stock built?
Leach No. 1 Stock was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Leach No. 1 Stock?
Leach No. 1 Stock serves the following purposes: 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 Leach No. 1 Stock?
Leach No. 1 Stock has a dam height of 25 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 Leach No. 1 Stock last inspected?
Leach No. 1 Stock was last inspected on August 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.