Spring Creek No. 1
Spring Creek No. 1 is an earth dam located in Platte County, Wyoming, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Spring Creek No. 1
The primary purpose of Spring 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 Fred Smith (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Orin Jct.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/19/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Orin Jct |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.58667, -105.23611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FRED SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00374 |
| Federal ID | WY00374 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |