Thomas No. 1
Thomas No. 1 is an earth dam located in Weston County, Wyoming, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Thomas No. 1
The primary purpose of Thomas 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 Kennedy O. & Beth Kimsey (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Hulett.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 272 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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 09/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Weston |
| Nearest City | Hulett |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.15330, -104.87380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 272 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KENNEDY O. & BETH KIMSEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00975 |
| Federal ID | WY00975 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |