Mock Bass
Key Takeaway
Mock Bass is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 86.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00675 |
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
LOMAX LAND & LIVESTOCK CO., INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mock Bass?
Mock Bass 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 Mock Bass?
Mock Bass is owned by LOMAX LAND & LIVESTOCK CO., INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mock Bass built?
Mock Bass 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 Mock Bass?
Mock Bass 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 Mock Bass?
Mock Bass 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 Mock Bass last inspected?
Mock Bass was last inspected on September 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.