Garrelts No. 1
Garrelts No. 1 is an earth dam located in Goshen County, Wyoming, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Garrelts No. 1
The primary purpose of Garrelts 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 James W & Theresa J. House (private). It impounds the Garrelts Draw near Veteran.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Goshen |
| Nearest City | Veteran |
| River/Stream | Garrelts Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.88220, -104.53640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES W & THERESA J. HOUSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01345 |
| Federal ID | WY01345 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |