Snider No. 1 Town Draw Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

1 Town Draw, located in Clearmont, Wyoming, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1961 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This dam has a height of 24 feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet, with a length of 475 feet and a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 54 feet, and it has been assessed as having a low hazard potential and fair condition.

Although the dam has a moderate risk rating, with a risk assessment score of 3, it has not been modified in recent years and is currently in fair condition. The last inspection was conducted in July 2018, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, it meets state jurisdiction and regulatory requirements for inspection, permitting, and enforcement. With its primary purpose being fire protection and water storage, Snider No. 1 Town Draw serves as a critical infrastructure for the community and surrounding area.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

475

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TOWN DRAW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

95

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

24
       
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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.