Rough Ride
Key Takeaway
Rough Ride is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 381 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,592 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02410 |
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
AHT LAND, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rough Ride?
Rough Ride 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 Rough Ride?
Rough Ride is owned by AHT LAND, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rough Ride built?
Rough Ride was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Rough Ride?
Rough Ride serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Rough Ride?
Rough Ride has a dam height of 31 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 Rough Ride last inspected?
Rough Ride was last inspected on August 31, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.