John Beaton
John Beaton is an earth dam located in Natrona County, Wyoming, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About John Beaton
The primary purpose of John Beaton is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Teapot Ranch Co. (private). It impounds the Teapot Creek near Edgerton.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 412 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 665 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/02/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | Edgerton |
| River/Stream | Teapot Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.20350, -106.33180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 412 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | TEAPOT RANCH CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01025 |
| Federal ID | WY01025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |