Western Gas Resources No. 8
Key Takeaway
Western Gas Resources No. 8 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 93.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,059 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 973 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02324 |
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
CARL R. & DARLENE M. ARNDT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Western Gas Resources No. 8?
Western Gas Resources No. 8 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 Western Gas Resources No. 8?
Western Gas Resources No. 8 is owned by CARL R. & DARLENE M. ARNDT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Western Gas Resources No. 8 built?
Western Gas Resources No. 8 was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Western Gas Resources No. 8?
Western Gas Resources No. 8 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Western Gas Resources No. 8?
Western Gas Resources No. 8 has a dam height of 50 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 Western Gas Resources No. 8 last inspected?
Western Gas Resources No. 8 was last inspected on August 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.