King No. 1
King No. 1 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About King No. 1
The primary purpose of King 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 Wheatland Irrigation District (private). It impounds the Seepage Creek near See Remarks.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 2,465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 230 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,449 acre-feet. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century 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 08/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | See Remarks |
| River/Stream | Seepage Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.59440, -106.06370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,449 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,449 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,216 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHEATLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00328 |
| Federal ID | WY00328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |