Duck Creek No. 1
Duck Creek No. 1 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Duck Creek No. 1
The primary purpose of Duck Creek 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 State Of Wyoming Board Of Land Commission (private). It impounds the Duck Creek near Torrington.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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 08/15/2023.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.02000, -105.60417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | STATE OF WYOMING BOARD OF LAND COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00106 |
| Federal ID | WY00106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |