Gillette Fishing Lake
Gillette Fishing Lake is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gillette Fishing Lake
The primary purpose of Gillette Fishing Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by City Of Gillette (state). It impounds the Donkey Creek near Hulett.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 665 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 06/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Hulett |
| River/Stream | Donkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.26750, -105.48528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CITY OF GILLETTE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01001 |
| Federal ID | WY01001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |