Sportsman Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lone Tree Enl. Willow Creek No. 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sportsman Lake, located in Laramie, Wyoming, is a privately owned reservoir primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1949, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 1681 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1459 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 210 acres and is fed by offstream Five Mile Creek.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Sportsman Lake is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and an outlet gate with a valve. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in July 2021. Overall, Sportsman Lake serves as a vital resource for water management in the region, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural activities in the area.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
OFFSTREAM-FIVE MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
210 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
1681 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Sportsman Lake