Parks No. 1
Key Takeaway
Parks No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 77.4% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 393 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00940 |
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
TRAIL CREEK GRAZING ASSOCIATION ATTN BOB TARVER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Parks No. 1?
Parks 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 Parks No. 1?
Parks No. 1 is owned by TRAIL CREEK GRAZING ASSOCIATION ATTN BOB TARVER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Parks No. 1 built?
Parks No. 1 was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 Parks No. 1?
Parks No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Parks No. 1?
Parks No. 1 has a dam height of 34 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 Parks No. 1 last inspected?
Parks No. 1 was last inspected on July 23, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.