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Cummings No 9-328-2, located in Weston, Wyoming, is a federally-owned dam on the South Fork Beaver Creek, managed by the Forest Service for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Built in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet, with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 21 feet. With a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres, it serves a drainage area of 10 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Cummings No 9-328-2 is subject to state regulation and inspection by the SEO agency. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 3096 cubic feet per second. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, signaling the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the region may find interest in the history and structural details of this essential infrastructure.
Year_Completed | 1969 |
Dam_Height | 16 |
River_Or_Stream | SOUTH FORK BEAVER CREEK |
Dam_Length | 350 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 20 |
Hydraulic_Height | 16 |
Drainage_Area | 10 |
Nid_Storage | 83 |
Structural_Height | 21 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 21 |