Badura No. 1
Badura No. 1 is an earth dam located in Park County, Wyoming, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Badura No. 1
The primary purpose of Badura 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 William R. & Susan M. Omara, Et Al. (private). It impounds the Line Creek near Bridger Mt.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 218 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 08/29/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Bridger Mt |
| River/Stream | Line Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.94889, -109.15306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILLIAM R. & SUSAN M. OMARA, ET AL. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01143 |
| Federal ID | WY01143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |