Nighthawk Facility Pit 5
Key Takeaway
Nighthawk Facility Pit 5 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2021 and is 5 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 55% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 2,536 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2021 (5 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02915 |
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
FREESTONE MIDSTREAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nighthawk Facility Pit 5?
Nighthawk Facility Pit 5 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 Pit 5?
Nighthawk Facility Pit 5 is owned by FREESTONE MIDSTREAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nighthawk Facility Pit 5 built?
Nighthawk Facility Pit 5 was completed in 2021, making it 5 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 Pit 5?
Nighthawk Facility Pit 5 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 Pit 5?
Nighthawk Facility Pit 5 has a dam height of 28 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.