Home
Home is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Home
The primary purpose of Home is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Peter A.hansen (private). It impounds the Boswell Spring Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,040 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, and has a storage capacity of 151 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/25/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| River/Stream | Boswell Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.91730, -105.78060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PETER A.HANSEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01701 |
| Federal ID | WY01701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |