Enl. Turpin Park
Enl. Turpin Park is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1957. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Enl. Turpin Park
The primary purpose of Enl. Turpin Park is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Turpin Park Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Turpin Creek near Elk Mountain.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 732 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 113 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Wyoming dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Elk Mountain |
| River/Stream | Turpin Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.44180, -106.38660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 732 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,503 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,060 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TURPIN PARK IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00344 |
| Federal ID | WY00344 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |