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Brown No. 1 is a privately owned irrigation structure located in Albany, Wyoming, along Twenty Five Creek. Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is still in use for purposes such as fire protection, stock watering, and irrigation, serving the local community in maintaining water resources for agricultural needs.
While Brown No. 1 is classified as having a low hazard potential, its condition assessment has been deemed as poor as of the last inspection in August 2020. The dam features a slide gate outlet and an uncontrolled spillway, with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 39 feet. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and potential maintenance to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding area.
Despite its risks and condition challenges, Brown No. 1 remains a vital part of the water resource infrastructure in Albany, Wyoming. With its historical significance and ongoing role in supporting agricultural activities, efforts to address its maintenance needs and ensure its long-term sustainability are crucial for the community's water resource management and climate resilience goals.
Year_Completed | 1953 |
Dam_Height | 30 |
River_Or_Stream | TWENTY FIVE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 588 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 2 |
Hydraulic_Height | 24 |
Nid_Storage | 120 |
Structural_Height | 39 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 39 |