Canon No. 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Canon No. 4 Canon No. 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
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.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
365 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TIMBER CANON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
35 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek
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143cfs |
Laramie River Near Bosler
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1950cfs |
Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3
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93cfs |
Laramie River At Laramie
|
48cfs |
Little Laramie River Near Filmore
|
671cfs |
Crow Creek At 19th Street
|
3cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Canon No. 1