Clay No. 1
Clay No. 1 is an earth dam located in Platte County, Wyoming, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clay No. 1
The primary purpose of Clay 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 John Dilts (private). It impounds the Mule Creek near Torrington.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Mule Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.69790, -105.19680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN DILTS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00050 |
| Federal ID | WY00050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |