Upper North Tisdale No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Upper North Tisdale No.


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Summary

1 is a privately owned dam located in Campbell, Wyoming, near the Caballo Coal Mine. Built in 1999, this earth dam stands at 17 feet tall and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet, serving primarily as a flood risk reduction structure along the Nettie Draw river. With a storage capacity of 271 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.6 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Upper North Tisdale No. 1 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a slide gate outlet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 8030 cubic feet per second. The surrounding community benefits from the moderate risk reduction measures in place, supported by regular inspections and a comprehensive emergency action plan to address any potential threats to the dam's integrity.

Overall, Upper North Tisdale No. 1 serves as a vital infrastructure asset for flood control in the region, with a focus on maintaining its effectiveness and safety for the community. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and management efforts put into this dam to mitigate flood risks and protect the local environment and residents from potential harm.

Year Completed

1999

Dam Length

1969

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

NETTIE DRAW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

63

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

3.6

Nid Storage

271

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate)

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

17
       
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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. 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

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, 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.