Bell & Scranton No. 2 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bell & Scranton No. 2
The primary purpose of Bell & Scranton No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bell-otte Ranch Attn: Celia Corson (private). It impounds the Eggleston Creek near Torrington.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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 08/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | Eggleston Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.31716, -105.63058 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bell-otte Ranch Attn: Celia Corson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00146 |
| Federal ID | WY00146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |