66 Pastures

HORSE CREEK OFFSTREAM· Goshen, Wyoming· Built 1910· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

66 Pastures is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 13.2% in WY)
Dam Length6,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage335 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)
NID IDWY00141

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 19, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

AMBER ALPHA II, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of 66 Pastures?

66 Pastures is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates 66 Pastures?

66 Pastures is owned by AMBER ALPHA II, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was 66 Pastures built?

66 Pastures was completed in 1910, making it 116 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of 66 Pastures?

66 Pastures serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is 66 Pastures?

66 Pastures has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was 66 Pastures last inspected?

66 Pastures was last inspected on April 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.