Teckla No. 1
Key Takeaway
Teckla No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 15% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00436 |
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
SIOUX RANCH, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Teckla No. 1?
Teckla 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 Teckla No. 1?
Teckla No. 1 is owned by SIOUX RANCH, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Teckla No. 1 built?
Teckla No. 1 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Teckla No. 1?
Teckla No. 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Teckla No. 1?
Teckla No. 1 has a dam height of 17 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 Teckla No. 1 last inspected?
Teckla No. 1 was last inspected on April 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.