Sg Palo
Key Takeaway
Sg Palo is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 35.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 2,730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02325 |
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
HARRIET LAND & LIVESTOCK, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sg Palo?
Sg Palo 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 Sg Palo?
Sg Palo is owned by HARRIET LAND & LIVESTOCK, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sg Palo built?
Sg Palo was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Sg Palo?
Sg Palo serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sg Palo?
Sg Palo has a dam height of 24 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 Sg Palo last inspected?
Sg Palo was last inspected on April 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.