Teckla No. 1
Teckla No. 1 is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Teckla No. 1
The primary purpose of Teckla No. 1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Sioux Ranch, Inc. (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Edgemont S D.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Edgemont S D |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.54220, -105.50010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | SIOUX RANCH, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00436 |
| Federal ID | WY00436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |