Canon No. 1 Dam
Canon No. 1
Canon No. 1, located in Albany, Wyoming, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1952 for irrigation purposes along the Timber Canon Creek. Standing at 33 feet tall with a length of 365 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and serves multiple functions including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
With a spillway width of 20 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, Canon No. 1 has a moderate risk assessment level of 3, prompting regular inspections every 5 years to assess its structural integrity. The dam features a single valve outlet gate for water release and is located in the congressional district of Wyoming, represented by Liz Cheney (R). While the dam has not been significantly modified since its completion, it remains a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural purposes in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the role Canon No. 1 plays in water management in the Torrington area, serving as a vital resource for irrigation and supporting the local ecosystem. As efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change continue, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Canon No. 1 will be essential to ensure water security and sustainable resource management in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Canon No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek | 143 cfs | → |
| Laramie River Near Bosler | 1,950 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3 | 93 cfs | → |
| Laramie River At Laramie | 22 cfs | → |
| Little Laramie River Near Filmore | 671 cfs | → |
| Crow Creek At 19th Street | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Canon No. 1.
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About Canon No. 1
Where does the data for Canon No. 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.