Five Springs No. 1
Five Springs No. 1 is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Five Springs No. 1
The primary purpose of Five Springs No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Loretta Bischoff (private). It impounds the Five Springs Creek near Bighorn.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 387 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 08/21/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Nearest City | Bighorn |
| River/Stream | Five Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.78080, -108.11920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 387 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LORETTA BISCHOFF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01125 |
| Federal ID | WY01125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |