Sturgeon No. 3
Sturgeon No. 3 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sturgeon No. 3
The primary purpose of Sturgeon No. 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William L. Sturgeon (private). It impounds the Antelope Creek near Torrington.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 471 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/14/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Antelope Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.09750, -105.60306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 471 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILLIAM L. STURGEON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00139 |
| Federal ID | WY00139 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |