Houston No. 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: School Section John Beaton
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
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Summary
1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Natrona, Wyoming, specifically in the city of Edgerton. Completed in 1954, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 37 feet and a length of 864 feet, it has a storage capacity of 789 acre-feet and a surface area of 50 acres. The dam is situated on East Teapot Creek, a tributary of Salt Creek, and is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office.
Despite its low hazard potential, Houston No. 1 is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with its last inspection conducted in April 2018. The dam is equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 155 feet. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and reliability. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there may be a need for risk management measures to address potential issues and ensure the dam's integrity in the future.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
864 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
EAST TEAPOT CR, TRIB SALT CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
50 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
789 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
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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.
Houston No. 1