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Falxa No. 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_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | PHILLIPS DRAW |
Dam_Length | 255 |
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 |
GOOSE CREEK NEAR ACME | 123cfs |
CLEAR CREEK NEAR ARVADA | 256cfs |
CLEAR CREEK NEAR BUFFALO | 48cfs |
POWDER RIVER AT ARVADA | 252cfs |
NF POWDER RIVER BELOW PASS CREEK | 50cfs |
WILD HORSE CREEK NEAR ARVADA | 0cfs |
PRAIRIE DOG CR AT WAKELEY SIDING | 16cfs |