Phillips No. 1 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 540 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Phillips No. 1
The primary purpose of Phillips 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 Bell-otte Ranch Attn: Celia Corson (private). It impounds the Phillips Draw near Torrington.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 08/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Phillips Draw |
| Coordinates | 42.28833, -105.68250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bell-otte Ranch Attn: Celia Corson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00127 |
| Federal ID | WY00127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |