Bliss No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

1 is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Albany, Wyoming, along the Middle Chugwater Creek. Built in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and irrigation. With a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 5 acres and has a spillway width of 200 feet.

Despite its age, Bliss No. 1 is in fair condition and has a low hazard potential according to the latest assessment conducted in August 2020. The dam has one outlet valve and is regularly inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.

Located in Congressional District 00 of Wyoming, Bliss No. 1 is a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. With its strategic location and purpose, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities and ensuring a stable water supply for the surrounding community. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find Bliss No. 1 to be a fascinating example of how human engineering can contribute to sustainable water use and environmental resilience in a changing climate.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

390

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

MIDDLE CHUGWATER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

63

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.