Hardy No. 1 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 325 ft long. 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 Hardy No. 1
The primary purpose of Hardy 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 Hardy Enterprises C/o Eugene Hardy (private). It impounds the Stinking Water Creek near Edgemont Sd.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/12/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Edgemont Sd |
| River/Stream | Stinking Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.33020, -105.68420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hardy Enterprises C/o Eugene Hardy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00797 |
| Federal ID | WY00797 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |