Mule Creek dam
Mule Creek
Mule Creek, located in Albany, Wyoming, is a privately owned irrigation dam that was completed in 1911. With a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including irrigation, fire protection, and stock maintenance. The dam is situated on the Mule Creek river and covers a surface area of 20 acres, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Mule Creek dam is subject to regular inspections and falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the SEO in Wyoming. The spillway, outlet gates, and overall structural integrity of the dam are maintained to ensure its safety and functionality. With Liz Cheney representing the Congressional District 00 in Wyoming, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and resource allocation in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the historical significance and practical utility of Mule Creek dam in sustaining agricultural activities and ecological balance in the area. As a vital infrastructure for irrigation and water storage, the dam represents a harmonious blend of human engineering and natural resource management in the context of Wyoming's diverse landscape.
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 Mule Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Box Elder Creek At Boxelder | 26 cfs | → |
| L Medicine Bow R At Boles Spring | 9 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek In Canyon | 36 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek | 143 cfs | → |
| Medicine Bow R Ab Seminoe Reservoir | 36 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3 | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mule Creek.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Toltec Reservoir
- Wheatland Reservoir #3
- East Allen Lake
- Wheatland Reservoir #1
- Rock Lake
- Glendo Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Mule Creek 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 Mule Creek
Where does the data for Mule Creek 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 Mule Creek.