North Prong No. 1
Key Takeaway
North Prong No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 32.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 262 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02285 |
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
SURANYI RANCH, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Prong No. 1?
North Prong 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 North Prong No. 1?
North Prong No. 1 is owned by SURANYI RANCH, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Prong No. 1 built?
North Prong No. 1 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 North Prong No. 1?
North Prong No. 1 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 North Prong No. 1?
North Prong No. 1 has a dam height of 23 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 North Prong No. 1 last inspected?
North Prong No. 1 was last inspected on March 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.