Reno
Reno is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reno
The primary purpose of Reno is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Leavitt Land Company Llc (private). It impounds the Porcupine Creek near Edgemont Sd.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, 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 04/22/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Edgemont Sd |
| River/Stream | Porcupine Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.66610, -105.56890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LEAVITT LAND COMPANY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00866 |
| Federal ID | WY00866 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |