Williams & Blunk No.
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1 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Albany, Wyoming, along the West Fork Texas Creek. Built in 1973 by designer Gardner Manfull, this dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 220 feet, it has a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet and a normal storage of 17 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 16 feet and a maximum discharge of 484 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Williams & Blunk No. 1 is regularly inspected, with the last assessment conducted in July 2021 indicating a fair condition. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a risk level of 3 out of 5. While its emergency action plan status and inundation maps are not specified, the dam is in compliance with state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Overall, Williams & Blunk No. 1 is a vital structure for water resource management and wildlife conservation in the area, ensuring the safety of both the community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
220 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK TEXAS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
27 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Vedauwoo
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Vedauwoo Campground
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Curt Gowdy State Park
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Pole Creek Dispersed Campground
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Tie City Campground
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Yellow Pine Campground
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