Enl. Turpin Park Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

732

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TURPIN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

113

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

5

Nid Storage

2180

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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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.