Ross Recovery Cell 7
Key Takeaway
Ross Recovery Cell 7 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 56 ft (taller than 95.3% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,714 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02582 |
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
ROSS RECOVERY, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ross Recovery Cell 7?
Ross Recovery Cell 7 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 Ross Recovery Cell 7?
Ross Recovery Cell 7 is owned by ROSS RECOVERY, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ross Recovery Cell 7 built?
Ross Recovery Cell 7 was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Ross Recovery Cell 7?
Ross Recovery Cell 7 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 Ross Recovery Cell 7?
Ross Recovery Cell 7 has a dam height of 56 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 Ross Recovery Cell 7 last inspected?
Ross Recovery Cell 7 was last inspected on April 5, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.