Bob's Sport Fishing dam
Bob's Sport Fishing
Bob's Sport Fishing is a state-owned fish and wildlife pond located in Ft. Steele, Wyoming, along Low Creek. The dam, constructed in 1975 by designer Noah E. Wolford, stands at 24 feet high and spans 1300 feet in length. Despite its poor condition assessment, the hazard potential is classified as low, with a moderate risk level.
The primary purpose of Bob's Sport Fishing is to support fish and wildlife activities, including fire protection and stock maintenance. The dam's earth construction with stone core and soil foundation contributes to its structural integrity. Although the inspection frequency is every five years, the last assessment in September 2019 marked the dam's poor condition. However, the spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 30 feet, and the outlet gates consist of a slide (sluice gate).
Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, Bob's Sport Fishing offers a surface area of 11 acres and a normal storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. With a maximum storage of 126 acre-feet, the pond serves as a recreational spot for fishing enthusiasts. Despite its risk level, the dam's low hazard potential and state-regulated status ensure proper monitoring and enforcement to maintain safety and environmental conservation for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Bob's Sport Fishing -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Creek Above Coyote Draw | 133 cfs | → |
| Encampment River At Mouth | 621 cfs | → |
| Little Snake River Near Slater | 317 cfs | → |
| Pass Creek Near Elk Mountain | 149 cfs | → |
| Encampment River Ab Hog Park Cr | 428 cfs | → |
| South Brush Creek Near Saratoga | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bob's Sport Fishing.
Boat launches
- Teton Reservoir Boat Launch
- Teton Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Rim Lake Day Use Area Boat Launch
- Bennett Creek Campground Boat Ramp
- Blm 3404 Carbon County
Campgrounds
- Jack Creek
- Jack Creek Crew Quarters
- Jack Creek Guard Station
- Teton Reservoir Campsite 2
- Teton Reservoir Campsite 3
- Teton Reservoir Campsite 4
Fishing spots
- High Savery Reservoir
- Saratoga Lake
- Hog Park Reservoir
- Big Creek Lakes Day Use Area
- Big Creek Lake(Lower)
- Steamboat Lake
More reservoirs
Track Bob's Sport Fishing in the Snoflo app
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About Bob's Sport Fishing
Where does the data for Bob's Sport Fishing 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 Bob's Sport Fishing.