Canon No. 5
Canon No. 5 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Canon No. 5
The primary purpose of Canon No. 5 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Donald & Tamara Willis (private). It impounds the Timber Canon Creek near Torrington.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 329 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 06/10/2020.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Timber Canon Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.65260, -105.35880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 329 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 618 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DONALD & TAMARA WILLIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00136 |
| Federal ID | WY00136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |