Puffball
Key Takeaway
Puffball is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 50.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 298 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00629 |
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
KD COMPANY, LLC C/O BLAKE TIETJEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Puffball?
Puffball 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 Puffball?
Puffball is owned by KD COMPANY, LLC C/O BLAKE TIETJEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Puffball built?
Puffball was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Puffball?
Puffball 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 Puffball?
Puffball 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 Puffball last inspected?
Puffball was last inspected on August 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.