Albert Wardell No. 1 is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 1,163 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Albert Wardell No. 1
The primary purpose of Albert Wardell 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 Sandstone Ditch Company (private). It impounds the Dorsey Creek near Greybull.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,163 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 66 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 956 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 05/12/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Nearest City | Greybull |
| River/Stream | Dorsey Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.34120, -108.26350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,163 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 956 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 956 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Sandstone Ditch Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01052 |
| Federal ID | WY01052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |