Clearwater Reservoir Report
Nearby: Home Wheatland No. 3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clearwater, located in Albany, Wyoming, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Summary
Completed in 1950, this Earth-type dam stands at 26 feet high and stretches 471 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its long-term stability.
The Clearwater dam, situated on the Clearwater River, is regulated and inspected by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office. With a spillway width of 50 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam poses a moderate risk (rated 3) in terms of potential hazards. Although the last inspection in May 2021 revealed a poor condition, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain undisclosed, suggesting a need for further evaluation and preparedness in the event of an emergency.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Clearwater dam's role in irrigation and its impact on the surrounding area should take note of its location in Torrington, Wyoming. With its structural height matching its dam height at 26 feet, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish ponds. As efforts to address the dam's poor condition and moderate risk continue, stakeholders may consider the need for updated emergency response plans and risk management strategies to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
471 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
CLEARWATER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Clearwater