White
Key Takeaway
White is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 798 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 744 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00408 |
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
LES & SHELLY DUNMIRE CO TRUSTEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of White?
White 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 White?
White is owned by LES & SHELLY DUNMIRE CO TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White built?
White was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 White?
White serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is White?
White 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 White last inspected?
White was last inspected on July 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.