Trail No. 1

TRAIL CREEK· Converse, Wyoming· Built 1955· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Trail No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY)
Dam Length810 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDWY00267

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: September 9, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

JAMES H. BROW & GAYLE BROW ULIBARRI

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Trail No. 1?

Trail 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 Trail No. 1?

Trail No. 1 is owned by JAMES H. BROW & GAYLE BROW ULIBARRI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Trail No. 1 built?

Trail No. 1 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Trail No. 1?

Trail 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 Trail No. 1?

Trail No. 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Trail No. 1 last inspected?

Trail No. 1 was last inspected on September 9, 2021. 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.