Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2
Key Takeaway
Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 46.3% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | WY01493 |
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
GENESIS ALKALI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2?
Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 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 Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2?
Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 is owned by GENESIS ALKALI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 built?
Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2?
Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2?
Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 has a dam height of 26 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 Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 last inspected?
Texas Gulf Emergency Pond No. 2 was last inspected on June 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.