Turner & Swank
Key Takeaway
Turner & Swank is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2015 |
| NID ID | WY00593 |
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
PADLOCK RANCH COMPANY, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Turner & Swank?
Turner & Swank 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 & Swank?
Turner & Swank is owned by PADLOCK RANCH COMPANY, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turner & Swank built?
Turner & Swank was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 & Swank?
Turner & Swank serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Turner & Swank?
Turner & Swank has a dam height of 30 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 & Swank last inspected?
Turner & Swank was last inspected on June 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.