Dutton Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: King No. 1 Rainey
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dutton Creek, located in Albany, Wyoming, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1911 for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at 31 feet high with a hydraulic height of 27 feet and a length of 1000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2645 acre-feet. With a surface area of 290 acres, Dutton Creek plays a critical role in supporting local agriculture and water management in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Dutton Creek is regulated and inspected by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 300 feet and an outlet gate for water release. Although the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the dam serves as a vital resource for fire protection, stock watering, and small fish ponds in addition to irrigation, highlighting its multifaceted importance to the community.
Managed under private ownership, Dutton Creek represents a blend of historical significance and modern functionality in water resource management. Its location within the Dutton Creek tributary of Cooper Creek contributes to the overall water management system in the area, showcasing the interconnected nature of water resources and climate resilience efforts in Wyoming.
Year Completed |
1911 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
DUTTON CRK., TRIB. COOPER CRK. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
290 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
2645 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Dutton Creek