Loren Ramsey Fish Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Loren Ramsey Fish is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Platte, Wyoming, specifically in the city of Torrington.
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Summary
Built in 1972 by designer J Kenneth Kennedy, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet. The dam has a length of 330 feet and a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Loren Ramsey Fish's condition assessment is rated as poor, with its last inspection in September 2018 revealing the need for maintenance or repairs. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 45 feet, and there is one uncontrolled outlet gate. The dam is associated with the David Creek offstream and serves the primary purpose of providing a habitat for fish and wildlife. With a moderate risk level, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures and potentially a reassessment of the dam's condition to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
DAVID CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
2.8 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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.
Loren Ramsey Fish