Bliss No. 1
Bliss No. 1 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bliss No. 1
The primary purpose of Bliss 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 Xx Land & Cattle Co- Jane Greaser (private). It impounds the Middle Chugwater Creek near Chugwater.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 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 08/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Chugwater |
| River/Stream | Middle Chugwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.55920, -105.44580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | XX LAND & CATTLE CO- JANE GREASER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00126 |
| Federal ID | WY00126 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |