Kennedy No. 1
Kennedy No. 1 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kennedy No. 1
The primary purpose of Kennedy 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 Dodge Creek Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Dodge Creek near Torrington.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 08/15/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Dodge Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.96528, -105.51194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 473 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DODGE CREEK RANCH LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00131 |
| Federal ID | WY00131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |