P16-5 Reservoir
Key Takeaway
P16-5 Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 86.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 922 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02500 |
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
EATON BROTHERS INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of P16-5 Reservoir?
P16-5 Reservoir 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 P16-5 Reservoir?
P16-5 Reservoir is owned by EATON BROTHERS INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was P16-5 Reservoir built?
P16-5 Reservoir was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 P16-5 Reservoir?
P16-5 Reservoir serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 P16-5 Reservoir?
P16-5 Reservoir has a dam height of 40 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 P16-5 Reservoir last inspected?
P16-5 Reservoir was last inspected on May 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.