Higgins No. 1 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 1,725 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Higgins No. 1
The primary purpose of Higgins 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 Richard C. Grant Jr. Et Ux (private). It impounds the Dry Creek and Hutton Creek near Orpha.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,725 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Orpha |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek and Hutton Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.81850, -105.81860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Richard C. Grant Jr. Et Ux |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00363 |
| Federal ID | WY00363 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |