Glowmill
Glowmill is an earth dam located in Goshen County, Wyoming, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Glowmill
The primary purpose of Glowmill is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James W. & Theresa J. House (private). It impounds the Box Elder Creek near Veteran.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 260 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,561 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Goshen |
| Nearest City | Veteran |
| River/Stream | Box Elder Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.89330, -104.53610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,561 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,561 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,296 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 260 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,748 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES W. & THERESA J. HOUSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00104 |
| Federal ID | WY00104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |