Ring
Key Takeaway
Ring is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 75.3% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 438 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 663 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02442 |
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
USDI BLM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ring?
Ring 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 Ring?
Ring is owned by USDI BLM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ring built?
Ring was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Ring?
Ring serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ring?
Ring has a dam height of 33 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 Ring last inspected?
Ring was last inspected on April 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.