Falxa No.
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1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, specifically in the city of Arvada. Built in 1958, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 255 feet, it has a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Falxa No. 1 is currently in poor condition, as indicated by a recent inspection in August 2021. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 40 feet, and it lacks outlet gates. The dam is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office and undergoes regular inspections every 5 years. While the risk assessment deems it to have a moderate risk level, there is no emergency action plan in place, raising concerns for potential safety issues in the event of a dam failure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition and maintenance of Falxa No. 1 is vital to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
255 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
PHILLIPS DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Powder River At Sussex
|
144cfs |
Nf Powder River Below Pass Creek
|
50cfs |
Clear Creek Near Buffalo
|
17cfs |
North Fork Powder River Near Hazelton
|
3cfs |
Rock Creek Near Buffalo
|
70cfs |
Piney Creek At Kearny
|
113cfs |