Turner No. 1
Key Takeaway
Turner 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 | 19 ft (taller than 19.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 339 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1997 |
| NID ID | WY00420 |
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
QUARTER CIRCLE O RANCH, INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Turner No. 1?
Turner 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 Turner No. 1?
Turner No. 1 is owned by QUARTER CIRCLE O RANCH, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turner No. 1 built?
Turner 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 Turner No. 1?
Turner No. 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Turner No. 1?
Turner No. 1 has a dam height of 19 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 Turner No. 1 last inspected?
Turner No. 1 was last inspected on September 8, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.