Snider No. 1 Town Draw
Key Takeaway
Snider No. 1 Town Draw is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 35.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00683 |
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
FARMLAND RESERVE, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Snider No. 1 Town Draw?
Snider No. 1 Town Draw 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 Snider No. 1 Town Draw?
Snider No. 1 Town Draw is owned by FARMLAND RESERVE, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Snider No. 1 Town Draw built?
Snider No. 1 Town Draw was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Snider No. 1 Town Draw?
Snider No. 1 Town Draw 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 Snider No. 1 Town Draw?
Snider No. 1 Town Draw 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 Snider No. 1 Town Draw last inspected?
Snider No. 1 Town Draw was last inspected on August 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.