Ponderosa No. 3
Key Takeaway
Ponderosa No. 3 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 Height | 27 ft (taller than 50.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 3,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02227 |
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
MASCHHOFFS LLC, ATTN: BRADLEY WOLTER, Ph.D
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Ponderosa No. 3?
Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa No. 3?
Ponderosa No. 3 is owned by MASCHHOFFS LLC, ATTN: BRADLEY WOLTER, Ph.D (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ponderosa No. 3 built?
Ponderosa No. 3 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 Ponderosa No. 3?
Ponderosa No. 3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ponderosa No. 3?
Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa No. 3 last inspected?
Ponderosa No. 3 was last inspected on June 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.