Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2
Key Takeaway
Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 35.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 572 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01956 |
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
USDA FOREST SERVICE
Federal Government
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Low Hazard 26 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2?
Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2 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 Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2?
Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2 is owned by USDA FOREST SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2 built?
Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2?
Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2 serves the following purposes: 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 Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2?
Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2 has a dam height of 24 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 Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2 last inspected?
Wenande No. F.S. 9-117-2 was last inspected on July 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.