Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1

SHANKS CREEK· Lincoln, Wyoming· Built 1990· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 86.7% in WY)
Dam Length5,348 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
Year Modified2005
NID IDWY01643

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 6, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

PACIFICORP, NAUGHTON POWER PLANT

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1?

Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 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 Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1?

Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1 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 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1 built?

Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1?

Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1?

Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1 has a dam height of 40 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 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1 last inspected?

Unit 3 Fgd Evaporation Pond 1 was last inspected on June 6, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.