Rigbys
Rigbys is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Wyoming, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rigbys
The primary purpose of Rigbys is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles T. Mcintosh & Travis Clyde (private). It impounds the Crooks Creek Offstream near Splitrock.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 724 acre-feet. Completed in 1905, 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 04/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Splitrock |
| River/Stream | Crooks Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 42.45180, -107.81970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 724 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 724 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES T. MCINTOSH & TRAVIS CLYDE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01832 |
| Federal ID | WY01832 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |