Turkey Springs is an earth dam located in Natrona County, Wyoming, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 462 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Turkey Springs
The primary purpose of Turkey Springs is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert J. Harlan (private). It impounds the Turkey Springs Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 462 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, 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 06/12/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| River/Stream | Turkey Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.44850, -106.70230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 462 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert J. Harlan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01935 |
| Federal ID | WY01935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |