Sturgeon No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sturgeon No.


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Summary

1, located in Torrington, Wyoming, is a privately owned irrigation dam on Davidson Creek. Completed in 1949, this earth dam stands at 21 feet in height and stretches 627 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repair.

With a primary purpose of irrigation, Sturgeon No. 1 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. However, its outdated infrastructure and poor condition pose a moderate risk to the surrounding community. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures need to be updated to ensure the safety of residents and property downstream.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and address the condition of dams like Sturgeon No. 1 to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential risks associated with aging infrastructure. Collaboration between state regulatory agencies, owners, and stakeholders is vital in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of water management systems in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

627

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

DAVIDSON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

91

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

21
       
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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. 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

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, 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.