Hornbuckle No. 1
Hornbuckle No. 1 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hornbuckle No. 1
The primary purpose of Hornbuckle 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 Hornbuckle Ranch Inc. (dick Hornbuckle) (private). It impounds the Dry Fork near Edgemont Sd.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 302 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 03/31/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Edgemont Sd |
| River/Stream | Dry Fork |
| Coordinates | 43.22200, -105.64740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HORNBUCKLE RANCH INC. (DICK HORNBUCKLE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00533 |
| Federal ID | WY00533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |