Warriner No. 1
Key Takeaway
Warriner No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 19.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01949 |
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
SOLDIER CREEK ACQUISITION I, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Warriner No. 1?
Warriner 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 Warriner No. 1?
Warriner No. 1 is owned by SOLDIER CREEK ACQUISITION I, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Warriner No. 1 built?
Warriner No. 1 was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Warriner No. 1?
Warriner 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 Warriner No. 1?
Warriner No. 1 has a dam height of 19 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 Warriner No. 1 last inspected?
Warriner No. 1 was last inspected on August 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.