Sage Creek dam
Sage Creek
Sage Creek, located in Park, Wyoming, is a privately-owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Built in 1982 by designer Lee Graham, this structure stands at 23 feet in height with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 28 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 2785 acre-feet and a surface area of 226 acres, Sage Creek serves as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Sage Creek's condition assessment is listed as poor, indicating the need for maintenance and potential improvements in the future. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, one valve outlet gate, and has a moderate risk rating of 3. While it has not been modified in recent years and has a five-year inspection frequency, the last inspection in June 2019 highlighted the need for attention to ensure the structure's safety and efficiency.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sage Creek presents an intriguing case study in the management of water infrastructure in Wyoming. With its connection to the Sage Creek river and surrounding irrigation needs, the dam plays a crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities in the area. As efforts continue to assess and address the dam's condition and risk factors, the ongoing maintenance and potential upgrades at Sage Creek will be essential to ensure its long-term viability and contribution to water resource management in the region.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sage Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoshone River Below Buffalo Bill Reservoir | 315 cfs | → |
| South Fork Shoshone River Ab Buffalo Bill Res | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Greybull River At Meeteetse | 338 cfs | → |
| North Fork Shoshone River At Wapiti | 3,750 cfs | → |
| South Fork Shoshone River Near Valley | 187 cfs | → |
| Shoshone River Near Lovell | 371 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sage Creek.
Boat launches
- Andy Martin Hill Boat Ramp
- North Fork Shoshone River Boat Ramp
- Luce Reservoir Boat Launch
- Harrington Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Hogan Reservoir Boat Launch
- Wardell Reservoir Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Buffalo Bill State Park
- W.O.W. Cottage 3bed 2bath
- Wheels Of Wonderment Motorcycle Campground
- Homesteader Park
- Bobcat-Houlihan Lower Camping Area
- Bobcat-Houlihan Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Newton Lakes
- Buffalo Bill Reservoir
- Sunshine Lake (Lower)
- Sunshine Reservoir (Upper)
- Bridger Bend
- Big Horn Lake
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Sage Creek in the Snoflo app
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About Sage Creek
Where does the data for Sage Creek come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Sage Creek.