Solid Waste Disposal Cell J
Key Takeaway
Solid Waste Disposal Cell J is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 86.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 3,328 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 491 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 491 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02512 |
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
TATA CHEMICAL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Solid Waste Disposal Cell J?
Solid Waste Disposal Cell J 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 Solid Waste Disposal Cell J?
Solid Waste Disposal Cell J is owned by TATA CHEMICAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Solid Waste Disposal Cell J built?
Solid Waste Disposal Cell J was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Solid Waste Disposal Cell J?
Solid Waste Disposal Cell J serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Solid Waste Disposal Cell J?
Solid Waste Disposal Cell J has a dam height of 40 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 Solid Waste Disposal Cell J last inspected?
Solid Waste Disposal Cell J was last inspected on November 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.