Bad Land No. 1
Key Takeaway
Bad Land No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 17.2% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 945 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00812 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DEGERING LIVESTOCK, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bad Land No. 1?
Bad Land 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 Bad Land No. 1?
Bad Land No. 1 is owned by DEGERING LIVESTOCK, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bad Land No. 1 built?
Bad Land No. 1 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Bad Land No. 1?
Bad Land 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 Bad Land No. 1?
Bad Land No. 1 has a dam height of 18 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 Bad Land No. 1 last inspected?
Bad Land No. 1 was last inspected on November 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.