John Beaton Reservoir Report
Nearby: Houston No. 1 School Section
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
John Beaton is a private earth dam located in Natrona, Wyoming, along Teapot Creek.
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Summary
Constructed in 1941, this dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a height of 37 feet and a length of 412 feet, John Beaton has a storage capacity of 665 acre-feet and a surface area of 41 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, John Beaton is currently in poor condition, as indicated by a recent inspection in May 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 400 feet and two valve outlet gates. While it has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there have been no risk management measures implemented thus far.
Located in Congressional District 00 of Wyoming, John Beaton represents a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of earth dams. As a privately owned structure regulated by the State Engineer's Office, its importance for fire protection and wildlife management underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and potential rehabilitation efforts to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
Year Completed |
1941 |
Dam Length |
412 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TEAPOT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
41 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
665 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 2 |
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.
John Beaton