Windmill No. 1

BABY DRAW· Campbell, Wyoming· Built 2008· Earth· 38 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Windmill No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 84.6% in WY)
Dam Length265 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge341 cfs
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)
NID IDWY02474

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 12, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

DUBE RANCH, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Windmill No. 1?

Windmill 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 Windmill No. 1?

Windmill No. 1 is owned by DUBE RANCH, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Windmill No. 1 built?

Windmill No. 1 was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Windmill No. 1?

Windmill No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Windmill No. 1?

Windmill No. 1 has a dam height of 38 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 Windmill No. 1 last inspected?

Windmill No. 1 was last inspected on May 12, 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.