G-k
G-k is an earth dam located in Natrona County, Wyoming, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About G-k
The primary purpose of G-k is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lisa S. Walker (private). It impounds the North Casper Creek near Casper.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 152 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,587 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 09/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | Casper |
| River/Stream | North Casper Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.07660, -106.60920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,587 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,587 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 987 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 152 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LISA S. WALKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00186 |
| Federal ID | WY00186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |