Sedgwick 9-394-1
Key Takeaway
Sedgwick 9-394-1 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 | 21 ft (taller than 26.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,706 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01848 |
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 Sedgwick 9-394-1?
Sedgwick 9-394-1 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 Sedgwick 9-394-1?
Sedgwick 9-394-1 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sedgwick 9-394-1 built?
Sedgwick 9-394-1 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 Sedgwick 9-394-1?
Sedgwick 9-394-1 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 Sedgwick 9-394-1?
Sedgwick 9-394-1 has a dam height of 21 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 Sedgwick 9-394-1 last inspected?
Sedgwick 9-394-1 was last inspected on May 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.