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Casper Parks No. 1 is a notable irrigation dam located in Natrona, Wyoming, along the Holman Draw Tr. North Platte River. Built in 1987, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a structural height of 25 feet, serving primarily for irrigation purposes in the region. The dam has a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and a spillway width of 50 feet, with uncontrolled outlet gates.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Casper Parks No. 1 also poses a moderate risk level, indicating a need for ongoing risk management and monitoring. The dam is regulated by the State of Wyoming and is subject to regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in April 2021. With its strategic location and vital role in irrigation, Casper Parks No. 1 serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management in the area, attracting attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year_Completed | 1987 |
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | HOLMAN DRAW TR. NORTH PLATTE |
Dam_Length | 500 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Hydraulic_Height | 17 |
Nid_Storage | 19 |
Structural_Height | 25 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 25 |
BOX ELDER CREEK AT BOXELDER | 26cfs |
POWDER RIVER AT SUSSEX | 144cfs |
NF POWDER RIVER BELOW PASS CREEK | 50cfs |
L MEDICINE BOW R AT BOLES SPRING | 28cfs |
PASS CREEK NEAR ELK MOUNTAIN | 149cfs |
LARAMIE RIVER NEAR BOSLER | 1950cfs |
ROCK CREEK AB KING CANYON CANAL | 17cfs |