Router No. 49
Key Takeaway
Router No. 49 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 89.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 634 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02403 |
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
EOG RESOURCES, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Router No. 49?
Router No. 49 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 Router No. 49?
Router No. 49 is owned by EOG RESOURCES, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Router No. 49 built?
Router No. 49 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Router No. 49?
Router No. 49 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 Router No. 49?
Router No. 49 has a dam height of 42 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 Router No. 49 last inspected?
Router No. 49 was last inspected on August 10, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.