Gafford Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pine Dale Meadow Creek
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Gafford is a privately owned dam located in Converse, Wyoming, along the South Fork Wind Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1951, this Earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Its primary purposes include fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. Despite its low hazard potential, Gafford's condition assessment is marked as poor, with the last inspection in June 2018 revealing the need for maintenance and repairs.
With a surface area of 6 acres and a drainage area of 0, Gafford's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 20 feet. Although the dam's risk assessment is moderate, it lacks adequate risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols. The inspection frequency for Gafford is every 5 years, indicating the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this vital water resource. Climate and water resource enthusiasts should take note of Gafford's significance in the region and the importance of implementing proper management practices to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
307 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
S FORK WIND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
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.
Gafford