Albert Wardell No. 1 dam
Albert Wardell No. 1
Albert Wardell No. 1 is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Greybull, Wyoming, along the Dorsey Creek. Built in 1973, this earth dam stands at 30 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 956 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge rate of 1165 cubic feet per second. The dam's primary purpose is for irrigation, serving the local agricultural community by providing water for crops and livestock.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in May 2021. With an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam is in need of maintenance and repairs to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While it meets state regulatory standards, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, warranting attention to mitigate potential risks and ensure the dam's continued functionality for the community it serves.
With Liz Cheney representing Congressional District 00, Wyoming, where the dam is located, there is a clear connection between water resource management and political representation in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and improvement of dams like Albert Wardell No. 1 play a crucial role in securing water access for agricultural needs in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Albert Wardell No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn River At Basin | 941 cfs | → |
| Bighorn R At Worland Wyo | 4,350 cfs | → |
| Bighorn River At Kane | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Shell | 74 cfs | → |
| Greybull River At Meeteetse | 338 cfs | → |
| Shoshone River Near Lovell | 612 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Albert Wardell No. 1.
Track Albert Wardell No. 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Albert Wardell No. 1
Where does the data for Albert Wardell No. 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Albert Wardell No. 1.