Enl. Turpin Park dam
Enl. Turpin Park
Enl. Turpin Park is a privately owned dam located in Elk Mountain, Wyoming, along Turpin Creek. Built in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 2,180 acre-feet, primarily used for irrigation purposes. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 60 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 7,060 cubic feet per second.
With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Enl. Turpin Park is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2012, and its risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. Despite these challenges, the dam continues to serve its intended purposes of fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management in the region.
Enl. Turpin Park's role in water resource management and climate resilience in Carbon County, Wyoming, highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure for sustainable water use. As enthusiasts in water resources and climate change, understanding the details of dams like Enl. Turpin Park can help us appreciate the complexities and challenges in ensuring a secure and reliable water supply for communities and ecosystems in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Enl. Turpin Park -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Brush Creek Near Saratoga | 142 cfs | → |
| South Brush Creek Near Saratoga | 18 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Ab King Canyon Canal | 384 cfs | → |
| Pass Creek Near Elk Mountain | 149 cfs | → |
| Encampment River At Mouth | 621 cfs | → |
| Little Laramie River Near Filmore | 671 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Enl. Turpin Park.
Boat launches
- Blm 3404 Carbon County
- Bennett Creek Campground Boat Ramp
- Lake Hattie Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Lake Hattie Road Albany County
- Twin Buttes Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Carbon County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Enl. Turpin Park in the Snoflo app
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About Enl. Turpin Park
Where does the data for Enl. Turpin Park 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 High 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 Enl. Turpin Park.