Paddy No. 1
Paddy No. 1 is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paddy No. 1
The primary purpose of Paddy 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 Werner Ranches Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Paddy Draw near Edgemont, Sd.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 414 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 08/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Edgemont, Sd |
| River/Stream | Paddy Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.17500, -104.50611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 414 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | WERNER RANCHES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00819 |
| Federal ID | WY00819 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |