Glowmill

Glowmill is an earth dam located in Goshen County, Wyoming, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Glowmill

The primary purpose of Glowmill is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James W. & Theresa J. House (private). It impounds the Box Elder Creek near Veteran.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 260 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,561 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2022.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyGoshen
Nearest CityVeteran
River/StreamBox Elder Creek
Coordinates41.89330, -104.53610

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length1,920 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,561 acre-ft
Max Storage1,561 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,296 acre-ft
Surface Area260 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge6,748 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJAMES W. & THERESA J. HOUSE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY00104
Federal IDWY00104
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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