Warner No. 1
Key Takeaway
Warner No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 15% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 805 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00273 |
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
WAGONHOUND LAND & LIVESTOCK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Warner No. 1?
Warner No. 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 Warner No. 1?
Warner No. 1 is owned by WAGONHOUND LAND & LIVESTOCK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Warner No. 1 built?
Warner No. 1 was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Warner No. 1?
Warner No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Warner No. 1?
Warner No. 1 has a dam height of 17 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 Warner No. 1 last inspected?
Warner No. 1 was last inspected on June 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.