Soda Lake Draw No. 1
Key Takeaway
Soda Lake Draw No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 4.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00155 |
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
US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Soda Lake Draw No. 1?
Soda Lake Draw No. 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 Soda Lake Draw No. 1?
Soda Lake Draw No. 1 is owned by US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Soda Lake Draw No. 1 built?
Soda Lake Draw No. 1 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Soda Lake Draw No. 1?
Soda Lake Draw No. 1 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 Soda Lake Draw No. 1?
Soda Lake Draw No. 1 has a dam height of 11 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 Soda Lake Draw No. 1 last inspected?
Soda Lake Draw No. 1 was last inspected on July 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.