Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2
Key Takeaway
Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2 is classified as significant hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 39.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 3,030 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 922 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02122 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PACIFICORP, NAUGHTON POWER PLANT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2?
Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 Pond 2?
Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2 is owned by PACIFICORP, NAUGHTON POWER PLANT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2 built?
Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Pond 2?
Unit 3 Fgd Pond 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 Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2?
Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2 has a dam height of 25 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 Pond 2 last inspected?
Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2 was last inspected on June 6, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.