Little Red
Key Takeaway
Little Red is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 73% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00494 |
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
UCROSS LAND COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Red?
Little Red 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 Little Red?
Little Red is owned by UCROSS LAND COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Red built?
Little Red was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Little Red?
Little Red 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 Little Red?
Little Red has a dam height of 32 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 Little Red last inspected?
Little Red was last inspected on April 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.