Story No. 1
Story No. 1 is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Story No. 1
The primary purpose of Story 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 Bar Six Ranch, Llc (private). It impounds the Degearing Draw near Edgemont S D.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,985 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 373 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 05/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Edgemont S D |
| River/Stream | Degearing Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.09222, -104.34278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,985 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BAR SIX RANCH, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00715 |
| Federal ID | WY00715 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |