Bell & Scranton No. 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Phillips No. 1 Kafka No. 1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
1, located in Albany, Wyoming, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1966 for irrigation purposes on Soldier Creek. With a height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 1051 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural activities in the region. However, its condition assessment is poor, and it has a significant hazard potential, highlighting the need for attention and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its poor condition, Bell & Scranton No. 1 continues to serve as a vital resource for the community, with a normal storage capacity of 626 acre-feet and a surface area of 70 acres. The dam also offers fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond capabilities, showcasing its multiple benefits beyond irrigation. The dam's spillway, with a width of 100 feet, is uncontrolled, and it has one slide gate for outlet control, emphasizing the need for effective risk management measures and regular inspections to mitigate potential hazards.
With a moderate risk assessment rating and a history of state regulation and enforcement, Bell & Scranton No. 1 remains a key infrastructure for water resource management in the area. Despite its age and current condition, the dam's importance in providing water for agriculture and other purposes underscores the necessity of ongoing maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its long-term sustainability and safety for the surrounding community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
925 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
SOLDIER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
70 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
3.5 |
Nid Storage |
1051 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Box Elder Creek At Boxelder
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26cfs |
Deer Creek In Canyon
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6cfs |
L Medicine Bow R At Boles Spring
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3cfs |
North Platte River At Orin
|
671cfs |
Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3
|
93cfs |
Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek
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143cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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La Bonte 1
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LaBonte Camp 2
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Curtis Gulch
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LaBonte Camp 3
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LaBonte Camp 4
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LaBonte Camp 6
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