Monkey Cowboy
Key Takeaway
Monkey Cowboy is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 75.3% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,012 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02421 |
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
EOG Y RESOURCES, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Monkey Cowboy?
Monkey Cowboy 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 Monkey Cowboy?
Monkey Cowboy is owned by EOG Y RESOURCES, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Monkey Cowboy built?
Monkey Cowboy was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Monkey Cowboy?
Monkey Cowboy serves the following purposes: Other, 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 Monkey Cowboy?
Monkey Cowboy has a dam height of 33 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 Monkey Cowboy last inspected?
Monkey Cowboy was last inspected on June 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.