SCS Beaver Creek
Key Takeaway
SCS Beaver Creek is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 13.2% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01355 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS Beaver Creek?
SCS Beaver Creek 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 SCS Beaver Creek?
SCS Beaver Creek is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS Beaver Creek built?
SCS Beaver Creek was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 SCS Beaver Creek?
SCS Beaver Creek serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is SCS Beaver Creek?
SCS Beaver Creek has a dam height of 16 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 SCS Beaver Creek last inspected?
SCS Beaver Creek was last inspected on June 9, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.