Bressler dam
Bressler
Bressler is a privately owned earth dam located in Casper, Wyoming, along the South Fork Casper Creek. Built in 1950 for irrigation purposes, this dam stands at 19 feet high with a storage capacity of 448 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, with a last inspection date in May 2017 revealing the need for maintenance and repairs.
The dam's spillway, an uncontrolled type with a width of 600 feet, poses a potential risk that has been classified as moderate. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure public safety. With Liz Cheney serving as the Congressional representative for the area, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts should be aware of the condition of Bressler and the potential implications for the surrounding community and environment.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Bressler becomes increasingly critical. With its location in Natrona County and proximity to Casper, this dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. As efforts are made to address the poor condition of Bressler and mitigate potential risks, collaboration between private owners, state regulators, and federal agencies will be essential to ensure the resilience and safety of this important water resource.
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 Bressler -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek In Canyon | 49 cfs | → |
| Box Elder Creek At Boxelder | 26 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater River Near Alcova | 27 cfs | → |
| Powder River At Sussex | 144 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Powder River Near Barnum | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bressler.
Boat launches
- Goldeneye Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Chalk Bluffs Boat Ramp
- Whitetail Day Use Area Boat Ramp
- Miles Landing Boat Ramp 2
- Miles Landing Boat Ramp 1
- Trapper Route Road Natrona County
Campgrounds
- Casper Koa Journey
- Beartrap - Casper Mountain Park
- Buffaloberry Campsite 1
- Buffaloberry Campsite 2
- Buffaloberry Campsite 3
- Buffaloberry Campsite 4
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Track Bressler in the Snoflo app
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About Bressler
Where does the data for Bressler 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 Bressler.