Shear Enlargement of Cochrun
Key Takeaway
Shear Enlargement of Cochrun is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 73% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02593 |
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
JERAL V. & DIANNE I. SHEAR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Shear Enlargement of Cochrun?
Shear Enlargement of Cochrun 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 Shear Enlargement of Cochrun?
Shear Enlargement of Cochrun is owned by JERAL V. & DIANNE I. SHEAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shear Enlargement of Cochrun built?
Shear Enlargement of Cochrun was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Shear Enlargement of Cochrun?
Shear Enlargement of Cochrun serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Shear Enlargement of Cochrun?
Shear Enlargement of Cochrun has a dam height of 32 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 Shear Enlargement of Cochrun last inspected?
Shear Enlargement of Cochrun was last inspected on May 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.