Higgins No. 1
Key Takeaway
Higgins No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 46.3% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00363 |
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
RICHARD C. GRANT JR. ET UX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Higgins No. 1?
Higgins 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 Higgins No. 1?
Higgins No. 1 is owned by RICHARD C. GRANT JR. ET UX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Higgins No. 1 built?
Higgins No. 1 was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Higgins No. 1?
Higgins No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Higgins No. 1?
Higgins No. 1 has a dam height of 26 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 Higgins No. 1 last inspected?
Higgins No. 1 was last inspected on May 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.