P16-5 Reservoir

P16-5 Reservoir is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About P16-5 Reservoir

The primary purpose of P16-5 Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eaton Brothers Inc. (private). It impounds the Scotty Draw near Echeta Road.

The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 922 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.

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 05/18/2022.

At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyCampbell
Nearest CityEcheta Road
River/StreamScotty Draw
Coordinates44.39890, -105.88660

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length922 ft
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage92 acre-ft
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge14 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerEATON BROTHERS INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY02500
Federal IDWY02500
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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