Gardner
Gardner is an earth dam located in Laramie County, Wyoming, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gardner
The primary purpose of Gardner is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Waddle Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Pine Bluffs.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 269 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Nearest City | Pine Bluffs |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.06139, -104.14000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WADDLE RANCH LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00059 |
| Federal ID | WY00059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |