Meadow Creek Reservoir Report
Nearby: Murk Stock Pine Dale
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Meadow Creek is a private water resource located in Natrona, Wyoming, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, or a small fish pond.
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Summary
This earth dam, completed in 1952, stands at 35 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 34 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 194 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 117 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Meadow Creek remains under state regulation and inspection, with enforcement measures in place. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 50 feet, and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. The last inspection in May 2020 deemed the structure to be in fair condition, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Located in Arvada, Wyoming, Meadow Creek serves as a vital resource for the local community, providing essential services for fire protection and livestock. As climate change continues to impact water resources, monitoring and maintaining structures like Meadow Creek will be crucial in ensuring their continued functionality and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
220 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
MEADOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
194 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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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.
Meadow Creek