Fred No. 1

FRED DRAW· Niobrara, Wyoming· Built 1957· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Fred No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.8% in WY)
Dam Length797 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage284 acre-ft
Normal Storage154 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDWY00769

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 30, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

D & W LIVESTOCK COMPANY, INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fred No. 1?

Fred 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 Fred No. 1?

Fred No. 1 is owned by D & W LIVESTOCK COMPANY, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fred No. 1 built?

Fred No. 1 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Fred No. 1?

Fred No. 1 serves the following purposes: 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 Fred No. 1?

Fred No. 1 has a dam height of 31 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 Fred No. 1 last inspected?

Fred No. 1 was last inspected on August 30, 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.