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BOSWELL SPRING CREEK· Albany, Wyoming· Built 1941· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Home is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 21.5% in WY)
Dam Length1,040 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage151 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)
NID IDWY01701

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: May 8, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

PETER A.HANSEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Home?

Home 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 Home?

Home is owned by PETER A.HANSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Home built?

Home was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Home?

Home 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 Home?

Home 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 Home last inspected?

Home was last inspected on May 8, 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.