Lowe No. 1
Lowe No. 1 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lowe No. 1
The primary purpose of Lowe 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 Beckton Livestock, Llc (lessee) (private). It impounds the Wolf Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 08/31/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.86260, -107.19310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BECKTON LIVESTOCK, LLC (LESSEE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01744 |
| Federal ID | WY01744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |