Watt Brothers No. 1
Key Takeaway
Watt Brothers No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1916 and is 110 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 55% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 348 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01952 |
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
ANNA WATT TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Watt Brothers No. 1?
Watt Brothers 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 Watt Brothers No. 1?
Watt Brothers No. 1 is owned by ANNA WATT TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Watt Brothers No. 1 built?
Watt Brothers No. 1 was completed in 1916, making it 110 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 Watt Brothers No. 1?
Watt Brothers 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 Watt Brothers No. 1?
Watt Brothers No. 1 has a dam height of 28 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 Watt Brothers No. 1 last inspected?
Watt Brothers No. 1 was last inspected on September 13, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.