Trail Creek
Trail Creek is an earth dam located in Park County, Wyoming, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Trail Creek
The primary purpose of Trail Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Trail Creek Partners, Llc - Angie Lo (private). It impounds the Trail Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 08/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| River/Stream | Trail Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.55167, -109.13833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TRAIL CREEK PARTNERS, LLC - ANGIE LO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01930 |
| Federal ID | WY01930 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |