Duck Nest Reservoir
Duck Nest Reservoir is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Duck Nest Reservoir
The primary purpose of Duck Nest Reservoir is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Blackjewel Llc (private). It impounds the Duck Nest Creek near Unnamed Ranch.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 97 acres, and has a storage capacity of 554 acre-feet. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 08/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Unnamed Ranch |
| River/Stream | Duck Nest Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.11917, -105.44056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 554 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 554 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 97 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BLACKJEWEL LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02242 |
| Federal ID | WY02242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |