John L. Campbell No. 1
John L. Campbell No. 1 is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About John L. Campbell No. 1
The primary purpose of John L. Campbell 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 James L. Bently Trustee (private). It impounds the Indian Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1912, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.31940, -106.77610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES L. BENTLY TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01718 |
| Federal ID | WY01718 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |