Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4)

NORTH FORK BEAR CREEK· Converse, Wyoming· Built 2020· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4) is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2020 and is 6 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 35.6% in WY)
Dam Length3,995 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2020 (6 years old)
NID IDWY02914

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: April 5, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

FREESTONE MIDSTREAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4)?

Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4) 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 Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4)?

Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4) is owned by FREESTONE MIDSTREAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4) built?

Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4) was completed in 2020, making it 6 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 Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4)?

Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4)?

Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4) has a dam height of 24 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 Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4) last inspected?

Nighthawk Facility - Phase 2 (Pit3) & Phase 3 (Pit 4) was last inspected on April 5, 2021. 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.