Brown No. 1

TWENTY FIVE CREEK· Albany, Wyoming· Built 1953· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Brown No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY)
Dam Length588 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,373 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDWY00315

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 20, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

WALTER BYRON LEE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brown No. 1?

Brown 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 Brown No. 1?

Brown No. 1 is owned by WALTER BYRON LEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brown No. 1 built?

Brown No. 1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Brown No. 1?

Brown No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brown No. 1?

Brown No. 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Brown No. 1 last inspected?

Brown No. 1 was last inspected on August 20, 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.