Yesness
Key Takeaway
Yesness is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 46.3% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,012 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01975 |
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
CITY OF CASPER, ATTN: V. H. MCDONALD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Yesness?
Yesness 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 Yesness?
Yesness is owned by CITY OF CASPER, ATTN: V. H. MCDONALD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yesness built?
Yesness was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Yesness?
Yesness serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 Yesness?
Yesness has a dam height of 26 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 Yesness last inspected?
Yesness was last inspected on April 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.