Ken No. 1
Ken No. 1 is an earth dam located in Platte County, Wyoming, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ken No. 1
The primary purpose of Ken No. 1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Bard Ranch Company (private). It impounds the Johnston Draw near Torrington.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 223 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Johnston Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.97520, -104.82770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 223 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BARD RANCH COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00077 |
| Federal ID | WY00077 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |