Petro No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Petro No. 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 314 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 64 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02344 |
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
DOI BLM
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Petro No. 1 Dam?
Petro No. 1 Dam 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 Petro No. 1 Dam?
Petro No. 1 Dam is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Petro No. 1 Dam built?
Petro No. 1 Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Petro No. 1 Dam?
Petro No. 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Petro No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Petro No. 1 Dam was last inspected on July 23, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.