Pond 1
Key Takeaway
Pond 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 92.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 14,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | WY01908 |
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
SOLVAY CHEMICALS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pond 1?
Pond 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 Pond 1?
Pond 1 is owned by SOLVAY CHEMICALS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pond 1 built?
Pond 1 was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Pond 1?
Pond 1 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pond 1?
Pond 1 has a dam height of 47 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 Pond 1 last inspected?
Pond 1 was last inspected on July 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.