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BELL & SCRANTON NO. 2

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Soil Dam Eggleston Creek
April 12, 2025


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Bell & Scranton No. 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Torrington, Wyoming, along Eggleston Creek. Built in 1947 for irrigation purposes, this dam stands at 24 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as indicated by a recent inspection in August 2019.

This structure poses a moderate risk (rated at 3) and is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office. With a spillway width of 100 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, Bell & Scranton No. 2 requires frequent inspections every 5 years. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently undisclosed, raising concerns about its overall safety and preparedness in the event of an emergency.

Given its age and condition assessment, stakeholders in water resources and climate management should closely monitor Bell & Scranton No. 2 to ensure proper maintenance and potential upgrades to mitigate any risks associated with its operation. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the resilience of infrastructure like this dam becomes increasingly critical in safeguarding local communities and ecosystems from potential hazards.

Year_Completed 1947
Dam_Height 24
River_Or_Stream EGGLESTON CREEK
Dam_Length 380
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 13
Hydraulic_Height 19
Nid_Storage 168
Structural_Height 25
Outlet_Gates Valve - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 25
       

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