Wilks Detention
Key Takeaway
Wilks Detention is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 89.1% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,820 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00846 |
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
SHIPPY LAND LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wilks Detention?
Wilks Detention 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 Wilks Detention?
Wilks Detention is owned by SHIPPY LAND LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wilks Detention built?
Wilks Detention was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Wilks Detention?
Wilks Detention 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 Wilks Detention?
Wilks Detention has a dam height of 41 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 Wilks Detention last inspected?
Wilks Detention was last inspected on August 2, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.