Center Realty No. 1 dam
Center Realty No. 1
Center Realty No. 1 is a privately owned dam located in Guernsey, Wyoming, along the King Creek. Built in 1955, this earth dam stands at 37 feet high and has a capacity of 263 acre-feet for water supply purposes, primarily irrigation. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition as of the last inspection in September 2021.
With a spillway width of 100 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, Center Realty No. 1 poses a moderate risk (rated 3) in terms of potential hazards. The dam is regularly inspected, with an assessment frequency of 5 years, but its poor condition raises concerns for its long-term stability. The dam's location in Converse County, Wyoming, adds to its significance in the region's water resource management.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of dams like Center Realty No. 1 is crucial for understanding the impact of aging infrastructure on water supply and safety. With ongoing regulatory oversight and inspections, it's essential to monitor the risk level and maintenance efforts for this important structure in the Omaha District's jurisdiction.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Center Realty No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Box Elder Creek At Boxelder | 26 cfs | → |
| North Platte River At Orin | 392 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek In Canyon | 36 cfs | → |
| North Platte River Below Glendo Reservoir | 5,710 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3 | 93 cfs | → |
| North Platte River Below Whalen Diversion Dam | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Center Realty No. 1.
Campgrounds
- Ayers Natural Bridge
- Riverside City Park - Douglas
- Labonte Canyon Trailhead
- Curtis Gulch Campground
- Curtis Gulch Trailhead
- Labonte Camp 5
Fishing spots
- Toltec Reservoir
- Glendo Reservoir
- Guernsey Reservoir
- Wheatland Reservoir #1
- Rock Lake
- Wheatland Reservoir #3
More reservoirs
Track Center Realty No. 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Center Realty No. 1
Where does the data for Center Realty No. 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Center Realty No. 1.