Magoon No. 1

YOUNG WOMAN CREEK· Niobrara, Wyoming· Built 1959· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Magoon No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 39.5% in WY)
Dam Length508 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage593 acre-ft
Normal Storage358 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDWY00615

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 31, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

KAREN KAY SIDES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Magoon No. 1?

Magoon 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 Magoon No. 1?

Magoon No. 1 is owned by KAREN KAY SIDES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Magoon No. 1 built?

Magoon No. 1 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Magoon No. 1?

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

How tall is Magoon No. 1?

Magoon No. 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Magoon No. 1 last inspected?

Magoon No. 1 was last inspected on July 31, 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.