Indian Creek No. 1 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 760 ft long, taller than 87% 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 Indian Creek No. 1
The primary purpose of Indian 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 Saddleback Ranch LP (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near Guernsey.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 262 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 05/18/2021.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Guernsey |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.45450, -105.42060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Saddleback Ranch LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00191 |
| Federal ID | WY00191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |