Dutton Creek
Dutton Creek is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dutton Creek
The primary purpose of Dutton Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wheatland Irrigation District (private). It impounds the Dutton Crk., Trib. Cooper Crk..
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 290 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,645 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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 08/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| River/Stream | Dutton Crk., Trib. Cooper Crk. |
| Coordinates | 41.59860, -105.98890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,645 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,645 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,645 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 290 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHEATLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00354 |
| Federal ID | WY00354 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |