Oil Well Stock
Key Takeaway
Oil Well Stock is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 46.3% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01789 |
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
SEVEN UP RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oil Well Stock?
Oil Well Stock 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 Oil Well Stock?
Oil Well Stock is owned by SEVEN UP RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oil Well Stock built?
Oil Well Stock was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Oil Well Stock?
Oil Well Stock serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oil Well Stock?
Oil Well Stock 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 Oil Well Stock last inspected?
Oil Well Stock was last inspected on May 24, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.