Douglas Fishing Lake No. 1
Douglas Fishing Lake No. 1 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Douglas Fishing Lake No. 1
The primary purpose of Douglas Fishing Lake No. 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Wyoming Game And Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Six Mile Creek near Douglas.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,155 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Douglas |
| River/Stream | Six Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.75639, -105.47333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,155 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,466 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00317 |
| Federal ID | WY00317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |