Warner No. 1
Warner No. 1 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Warner No. 1
The primary purpose of Warner No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wagonhound Land & Livestock (private). It impounds the North Five Mile Creek near Douglas.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 805 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 362 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Douglas |
| River/Stream | North Five Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.79200, -105.47900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 805 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WAGONHOUND LAND & LIVESTOCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00273 |
| Federal ID | WY00273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |