Reynolds No. 1
Key Takeaway
Reynolds No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 92.2% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 889 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 661 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1981 |
| NID ID | WY00572 |
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
SUNLIGHT RANCH COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reynolds No. 1?
Reynolds No. 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 Reynolds No. 1?
Reynolds No. 1 is owned by SUNLIGHT RANCH COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reynolds No. 1 built?
Reynolds No. 1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Reynolds No. 1?
Reynolds No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Reynolds No. 1?
Reynolds No. 1 has a dam height of 46 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 Reynolds No. 1 last inspected?
Reynolds No. 1 was last inspected on September 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.