Pexton No.
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1, located in Guernsey, Wyoming, is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1963 for irrigation purposes along Reid Creek. With a height of 38 feet and a storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, the dam serves multiple functions including fire protection, stock water supply, and small fish pond maintenance. The dam's spillway, with a width of 50 feet, is uncontrolled and can handle a maximum discharge of 804 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Pexton No. 1 is rated in fair condition as of the last inspection in September 2021. The dam's risk assessment is moderate (3) and it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. The surrounding area of Converse County benefits from the dam's water storage capacity and its contribution to local agriculture and wildlife. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Pexton No. 1 a fascinating example of water management infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
590 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
REID CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
5.5 |
Nid Storage |
177 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Box Elder Creek At Boxelder
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26cfs |
North Platte River At Orin
|
534cfs |
North Platte River Below Glendo Reservoir
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5710cfs |
Deer Creek In Canyon
|
5cfs |
Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3
|
93cfs |
Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek
|
143cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Esterbrook Camp 3
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Labonte Canyon Trailhead
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Curtis Gulch Campground
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Curtis Gulch Trailhead
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Harris Park Camp 2
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LaBonte Camp 5
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