Muddy Guard No. 1
Key Takeaway
Muddy Guard No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 93.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 402 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 402 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01332 |
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
NORTH FORK IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Muddy Guard No. 1?
Muddy Guard No. 1 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 Muddy Guard No. 1?
Muddy Guard No. 1 is owned by NORTH FORK IRRIGATION DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muddy Guard No. 1 built?
Muddy Guard No. 1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Muddy Guard No. 1?
Muddy Guard No. 1 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 Muddy Guard No. 1?
Muddy Guard No. 1 has a dam height of 50 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 Muddy Guard No. 1 last inspected?
Muddy Guard No. 1 was last inspected on April 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.