South Lodgepole No. 1
South Lodgepole No. 1 is an earth dam located in Weston County, Wyoming, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About South Lodgepole No. 1
The primary purpose of South Lodgepole No. 1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Lonetree Land & Livestock, Llc (private). It impounds the Well Draw, Trib Lodge Pole Crk near Hwy. 450.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 197 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 09/18/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Weston |
| Nearest City | Hwy. 450 |
| River/Stream | Well Draw, Trib Lodge Pole Crk |
| Coordinates | 43.81500, -104.90710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,242 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | LONETREE LAND & LIVESTOCK, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00532 |
| Federal ID | WY00532 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |