Goshen No. 1 is an earth dam located in Goshen County, Wyoming, built in 1924. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 2,160 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Goshen No. 1
The primary purpose of Goshen 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 Goshen Mutual Reservoir & Ditch Company (private). It impounds the Horse Creek near Morrill, Neb.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 441 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,063 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century 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 04/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Goshen |
| Nearest City | Morrill, Neb |
| River/Stream | Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.85833, -104.30444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,063 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,063 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,929 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 441 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Goshen Mutual Reservoir & Ditch Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00114 |
| Federal ID | WY00114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |