Patrick Ryan No. 3
Key Takeaway
Patrick Ryan No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 50.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00072 |
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
DOUG SAMUELSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Patrick Ryan No. 3?
Patrick Ryan No. 3 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 Patrick Ryan No. 3?
Patrick Ryan No. 3 is owned by DOUG SAMUELSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Patrick Ryan No. 3 built?
Patrick Ryan No. 3 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Patrick Ryan No. 3?
Patrick Ryan No. 3 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 Patrick Ryan No. 3?
Patrick Ryan No. 3 has a dam height of 27 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 Patrick Ryan No. 3 last inspected?
Patrick Ryan No. 3 was last inspected on August 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.