Spring Creek (Enlargement) dam
Spring Creek (Enlargement)
Spring Creek (Enlargement) is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming. Built in 1921, this earth dam stands at 35 feet high and stretches 550 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 432 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is to provide water for irrigation, serving the surrounding agricultural lands in the area.
Despite its historical significance, Spring Creek (Enlargement) is currently rated as having poor condition, with a significant hazard potential. The dam has a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a maximum discharge of 314 cubic feet per second. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 17 feet, and the outlet gates consist of two valves. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last assessment taking place in May 2021, indicating the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure safety and continued functionality.
Located in a moderate risk area, Spring Creek (Enlargement) plays a crucial role in the local water resource management system. As climate change impacts continue to be felt across the region, it is essential to prioritize the maintenance and improvement of this vital infrastructure to safeguard water availability for irrigation and other essential uses. Collaboration between private owners, state regulatory agencies, and relevant stakeholders will be essential in ensuring the resilience and longevity of this important water storage facility.
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 Spring Creek (Enlargement) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Bow R Ab Seminoe Reservoir | 38 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater River Near Alcova | 27 cfs | → |
| L Medicine Bow R At Boles Spring | 10 cfs | → |
| N Platte Riv Ab Seminoe Reservoir | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek In Canyon | 60 cfs | → |
| Pass Creek Near Elk Mountain | 149 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Creek (Enlargement).
Boat launches
- Shiners Point Road Carbon County
- Natrona County
- Gray Reef Road Natrona County
- Ledge Creek Boat Stopoff
- Trapper Route Road Natrona County
- Miles Landing Boat Ramp 1
Campgrounds
- Prior Flat Campsite 2
- Prior Flat Campsite 1
- Prior Flat Campsite 3
- Prior Flat Campsite 4
- Prior Flat
- Prior Flat Campground
Track Spring Creek (Enlargement) in the Snoflo app
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About Spring Creek (Enlargement)
Where does the data for Spring Creek (Enlargement) 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 Significant 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 Spring Creek (Enlargement).