V. E. Lissolo Irrigation
Key Takeaway
V. E. Lissolo Irrigation is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00606 |
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
PLUM CREEK RANCH, LLC & WYO. STATE LAND OFF.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of V. E. Lissolo Irrigation?
V. E. Lissolo Irrigation 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 V. E. Lissolo Irrigation?
V. E. Lissolo Irrigation is owned by PLUM CREEK RANCH, LLC & WYO. STATE LAND OFF. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was V. E. Lissolo Irrigation built?
V. E. Lissolo Irrigation was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 V. E. Lissolo Irrigation?
V. E. Lissolo Irrigation 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 V. E. Lissolo Irrigation?
V. E. Lissolo Irrigation 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 V. E. Lissolo Irrigation last inspected?
V. E. Lissolo Irrigation was last inspected on May 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.