Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water
Key Takeaway
Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 61 ft (taller than 96.3% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 3,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 215 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01547 |
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
PACIFICORP, NAUGHTON POWER PLANT
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water?
Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water 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 Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water?
Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water is owned by PACIFICORP, NAUGHTON POWER PLANT (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water built?
Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water?
Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water?
Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water has a dam height of 61 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 Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water last inspected?
Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water was last inspected on August 18, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.