Cabin Creek dam
Cabin Creek
Cabin Creek, located in Natrona County, Wyoming, is a privately-owned dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Constructed in 1950, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 310 acre-feet. The dam, with a length of 905 feet, is regulated by the State of Wyoming, undergoing inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Cabin Creek dam is marked as poor, with the last inspection conducted in August 2018. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for this structure are currently undisclosed. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 50 feet, serving to manage water flow during peak periods.
Cabin Creek dam has been an integral part of the irrigation system in the area, contributing to water resource management in the region. With its moderate risk assessment rating, ongoing inspections, and state regulatory oversight, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water supply for agricultural activities and ensuring public safety in the event of emergencies.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cabin Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater River Near Alcova | 27 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek In Canyon | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cabin Creek.
Boat launches
- Natrona County
- Gray Reef Road Natrona County
- Whitetail Day Use Area Boat Ramp
- Chalk Bluffs Boat Ramp
- Ledge Creek Boat Stopoff
- Miles Landing Boat Ramp 2
Campgrounds
- Bishops Point - Pathfinder Lake
- Westside - Alcova Reservoir
- Oakie Beach - Alcova Reservoir
- Fremont Canyon - Alcova Reservoir
- Diabase - Pathfinder Lake
- Sage - Pathfinder Lake
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Cabin Creek in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cabin Creek
Where does the data for Cabin Creek 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 above 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cabin Creek.