A. L. Lind No. 1

PLEASANT VALLEY CREEK· Niobrara, Wyoming· Built 1940· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

A. L. Lind No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 15% in WY)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage339 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDWY00309

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: June 23, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

BROKEN ARROW LIVESTOCK INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of A. L. Lind No. 1?

A. L. Lind No. 1 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 A. L. Lind No. 1?

A. L. Lind No. 1 is owned by BROKEN ARROW LIVESTOCK INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was A. L. Lind No. 1 built?

A. L. Lind No. 1 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 A. L. Lind No. 1?

A. L. Lind No. 1 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 A. L. Lind No. 1?

A. L. Lind No. 1 has a dam height of 17 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 A. L. Lind No. 1 last inspected?

A. L. Lind No. 1 was last inspected on June 23, 2020. 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.