Doby No. 3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Duck Creek No. 1 Sid No. 1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
3, located in Albany, Wyoming, is a privately owned irrigation dam on Duck Creek, designed by Edward C. Fry and completed in 1984. Standing at 31 feet tall with a structural height of 41 feet and a length of 375 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction and irrigation purposes. With a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres, Doby No. 3 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Doby No. 3 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and a slide gate for outlet control. While it has not undergone any modifications since its construction, regular inspections every 5 years help monitor its condition. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), the dam's risk management measures are currently unspecified, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Doby No. 3 serves as a critical infrastructure for irrigation and flood risk reduction in the Albany area of Wyoming. Managed by a private owner, this earth dam on Duck Creek has been a key component of the local water management system since its completion in 1984. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating and fair condition, ongoing state regulation, inspection, and enforcement ensure the continued safety and functionality of the dam. With its normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres, Doby No. 3 plays a vital role in sustaining water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
DUCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
44 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek
|
143cfs |
Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3
|
93cfs |
L Medicine Bow R At Boles Spring
|
3cfs |
Laramie River Near Bosler
|
1950cfs |
Rock Creek Ab King Canyon Canal
|
12cfs |
Box Elder Creek At Boxelder
|
26cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Doby No. 3
Duck Creek