Morton No F S 9-231-38

RUSSELL DRAW· Converse, Wyoming· Built 1971· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Morton No F S 9-231-38 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 46.3% in WY)
Dam Length377 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge127 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDWY02597

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 13, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Morton No F S 9-231-38?

Morton No F S 9-231-38 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 Morton No F S 9-231-38?

Morton No F S 9-231-38 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Morton No F S 9-231-38 built?

Morton No F S 9-231-38 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Morton No F S 9-231-38?

Morton No F S 9-231-38 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Morton No F S 9-231-38?

Morton No F S 9-231-38 has a dam height of 26 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 Morton No F S 9-231-38 last inspected?

Morton No F S 9-231-38 was last inspected on May 13, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.