Wasatch - First Enlargement
Key Takeaway
Wasatch - First Enlargement is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 661 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01268 |
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
ROBERT L. & DAWN M. SLAGOWSKI
Private
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Wasatch - First Enlargement?
Wasatch - First Enlargement 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 Wasatch - First Enlargement?
Wasatch - First Enlargement is owned by ROBERT L. & DAWN M. SLAGOWSKI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wasatch - First Enlargement built?
Wasatch - First Enlargement was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Wasatch - First Enlargement?
Wasatch - First Enlargement 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 Wasatch - First Enlargement?
Wasatch - First Enlargement has a dam height of 31 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 Wasatch - First Enlargement last inspected?
Wasatch - First Enlargement was last inspected on June 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.