Bliss No. 1
Bliss No. 1 is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bliss No. 1
The primary purpose of Bliss 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 Joss Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Bills Creek near Lance Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 428 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 05/03/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Lance Creek |
| River/Stream | Bills Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.84500, -104.73028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOSS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00419 |
| Federal ID | WY00419 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |