Wildcat No. 1

WILDCAT DRAW· Niobrara, Wyoming· Built 1953· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Wildcat No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 86.7% in WY)
Dam Length588 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage327 acre-ft
Normal Storage215 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDWY00730

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: June 5, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

WERNER RANCHES, LP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wildcat No. 1?

Wildcat 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 Wildcat No. 1?

Wildcat No. 1 is owned by WERNER RANCHES, LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wildcat No. 1 built?

Wildcat No. 1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Wildcat No. 1?

Wildcat 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 Wildcat No. 1?

Wildcat No. 1 has a dam height of 40 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 Wildcat No. 1 last inspected?

Wildcat No. 1 was last inspected on June 5, 2019. 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.