Windmill No. 1

Wyoming — Niobrara County — SOUTH FORK WINDMILL DRAW

Location

StateWyoming
CountyNiobrara
RiverSOUTH FORK WINDMILL DRAW
Coordinates43.44820, -104.75180

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length763 ft
NID Storage649 acre-ft
Max Storage649 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 30, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerD & W LIVESTOCK COMPANY, INC.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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