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Moon is a privately owned Earth dam located in Hot Springs, Wyoming, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, or serving as a small fish pond. Built in 1957, the dam stands at 24 feet high and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, Moon is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in March 2020.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 20 feet, and it is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. While the risk assessment for Moon is considered moderate, with a condition assessment of poor, there are no emergency action plans in place as of the last update. With its location in Moon Draw near Worland, Wyoming, this dam serves as a crucial resource for fire protection and water storage in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and upgrading aging infrastructure to ensure the safety and security of local communities and ecosystems.
Year_Completed | 1957 |
Dam_Height | 24 |
River_Or_Stream | MOON DRAW |
Dam_Length | 675 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 8 |
Hydraulic_Height | 19 |
Nid_Storage | 120 |
Structural_Height | 24 |
Outlet_Gates | Valve - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 24 |