Fletcher No. 1 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fletcher No. 1
The primary purpose of Fletcher 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 Casey D. & Tesha D. Osborn (private). It impounds the Baker Creek near Sherdian.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 05/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Sherdian |
| River/Stream | Baker Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.74740, -107.09610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 426 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Casey D. & Tesha D. Osborn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01654 |
| Federal ID | WY01654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |