Spring Canyon Reservoir Report
Nearby: B-2 Detention H-2 Detention
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Spring Canyon is a privately owned water resource located in Goshen, Wyoming, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam, completed in 1979, is an earth structure standing at a height of 58 feet and spanning a length of 1700 feet. With a storage capacity of 1310 acre-feet and a drainage area of 7.9 square miles, the reservoir covers an area of 82 acres and has a maximum discharge of 5144 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the SEO agency in Wyoming, Spring Canyon has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in April 2020. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 60 feet, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in April 2020. Despite its moderate risk assessment, Spring Canyon serves as a vital water source for various purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish habitat, making it a valuable asset in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1700 |
Dam Height |
58 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING CANYON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
82 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
7.9 |
Nid Storage |
1310 |
Structural Height |
58 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
58 |
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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.
Spring Canyon