Bates Creek, located in Natrona County, Wyoming, is a privately owned irrigation dam completed in 1910 that serves the purpose of water resource management for agricultural activities in the region. The dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a hydraulic height of 18 feet, with a storage capacity of 8885 acre-feet. With a surface area of 786 acres and a drainage area of 33.3 square miles, Bates Creek plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation and maintaining the ecological balance of the Dry Fork Bates Creek.

Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, Bates Creek remains a vital infrastructure for water management in the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 4000 cubic feet per second. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is equipped with outlet gates for water release. While the risk assessment deems the dam to have moderate risk, ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office ensure that necessary maintenance and enforcement measures are in place to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding communities and ecosystems that depend on Bates Creek for water resources.