Alvie No. 1

ALVIE NO. 1 DRAW, TRIB KING DR· Albany, Wyoming· Built 1974· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Alvie No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 84.6% in WY)
Dam Length348 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge163 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDWY01346

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: August 19, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

HORSE CREEK CATTLE COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Alvie No. 1?

Alvie 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 Alvie No. 1?

Alvie No. 1 is owned by HORSE CREEK CATTLE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Alvie No. 1 built?

Alvie No. 1 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Alvie No. 1?

Alvie No. 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Alvie No. 1?

Alvie No. 1 has a dam height of 38 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 Alvie No. 1 last inspected?

Alvie No. 1 was last inspected on August 19, 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.