Cow Camp
Cow Camp is an earth dam located in Natrona County, Wyoming, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cow Camp
The primary purpose of Cow Camp is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clear Creek Cattle Co (private). It impounds the Cow Camp Creek near Powder River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 459 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 08/12/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | Powder River |
| River/Stream | Cow Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.89490, -107.34670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLEAR CREEK CATTLE CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00508 |
| Federal ID | WY00508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |