A. L. Lind No. 1
A. L. Lind No. 1 is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About A. L. Lind No. 1
The primary purpose of A. L. Lind 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 Broken Arrow Livestock Inc (private). It impounds the Pleasant Valley Creek near Agate, Nebraska.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 339 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Agate, Nebraska |
| River/Stream | Pleasant Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.80440, -104.33220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 339 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 339 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BROKEN ARROW LIVESTOCK INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00309 |
| Federal ID | WY00309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |