Newell
Newell is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Newell
The primary purpose of Newell is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Merl & Louise Atkinson Rev Trust Attn: Kenneth Anderson (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek near Torrington.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 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 08/31/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.19500, -105.65840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MERL & LOUISE ATKINSON REV TRUST ATTN: KENNETH ANDERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00075 |
| Federal ID | WY00075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |