Turner No. 1
Turner No. 1 is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Turner No. 1
The primary purpose of Turner No. 1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Quarter Circle O Ranch, Inc (private). It impounds the Turner Draw near Edgemont, Sd.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 339 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 09/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Edgemont, Sd |
| River/Stream | Turner Draw |
| Coordinates | 42.96780, -104.11250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 339 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 339 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | QUARTER CIRCLE O RANCH, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00420 |
| Federal ID | WY00420 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |