Kaufman 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Kaufman No. 1
The primary purpose of Kaufman 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 Double D (d-d) Kaufman Co. (private). It impounds the Robb Draw near Morrill, Neb.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 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 06/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Goshen |
| Nearest City | Morrill, Neb |
| River/Stream | Robb Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.76333, -104.07500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 618 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Double D (d-d) Kaufman Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01361 |
| Federal ID | WY01361 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |