Good No. 1

BEAVER CREEK· Carbon, Wyoming· Built 1951· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Good No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 21.5% in WY)
Dam Length452 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage191 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)
NID IDWY00424

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: July 26, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

SILVER SPUR RANCHES C/O COLTON MILLER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Good No. 1?

Good 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 Good No. 1?

Good No. 1 is owned by SILVER SPUR RANCHES C/O COLTON MILLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Good No. 1 built?

Good No. 1 was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Good No. 1?

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

How tall is Good No. 1?

Good No. 1 has a dam height of 20 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 Good No. 1 last inspected?

Good No. 1 was last inspected on July 26, 2023. 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.