Phipps No. 1
Phipps No. 1 is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Phipps No. 1
The primary purpose of Phipps No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeski, Llc (private). It impounds the Kellerman Drain near Pipeline.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 5,115 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 05/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Nearest City | Pipeline |
| River/Stream | Kellerman Drain |
| Coordinates | 44.48972, -108.24111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKESKI, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02225 |
| Federal ID | WY02225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |