Wortham
Wortham is an earth dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wortham
The primary purpose of Wortham is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tom E. Jackson (private). It impounds the Gooseberry Creek near Worland.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 06/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| Nearest City | Worland |
| River/Stream | Gooseberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.97420, -108.17100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TOM E. JACKSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01117 |
| Federal ID | WY01117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |