Blake-denton No. 1
Blake-denton No. 1 is an earth dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming, built in 1916. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Blake-denton No. 1
The primary purpose of Blake-denton 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 Jerry Kienlen, Wade Jacobsen, Steve Griemsman (private). It impounds the Gooseberry Creek near Worland.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,953 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. Completed in 1916, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| Nearest City | Worland |
| River/Stream | Gooseberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.97080, -108.14480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,953 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JERRY KIENLEN, WADE JACOBSEN, STEVE GRIEMSMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01116 |
| Federal ID | WY01116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |