Wheaton No. 1 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 425 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Wheaton No. 1
The primary purpose of Wheaton 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 Hardy Enterprises C/o Eugene Hardy (private). It impounds the Wheaton Draw.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/12/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| River/Stream | Wheaton Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.31710, -105.40430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hardy Enterprises C/o Eugene Hardy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01960 |
| Federal ID | WY01960 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |