Tabasco
Key Takeaway
Tabasco is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 73% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,267 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02471 |
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
DRY FORK LAND & LIVESTOCK, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tabasco?
Tabasco 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 Tabasco?
Tabasco is owned by DRY FORK LAND & LIVESTOCK, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tabasco built?
Tabasco was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Tabasco?
Tabasco serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Tabasco?
Tabasco 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 Tabasco last inspected?
Tabasco was last inspected on May 5, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.