Turkey Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Turkey, located in Campbell, Wyoming, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of irrigation, serving the local community and supporting agriculture in the region.
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Summary
Designed by Frank Hamilton and completed in 2009, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Turkey dam is equipped with a valve outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway to manage water flow from the Oreo Draw river.
The dam's infrastructure includes a stone core and rock and soil foundations, covering a surface area of 5.38 acres and draining a small 0.04 square mile watershed. While primarily used for irrigation, the dam also supports recreational activities in the area. Despite being privately owned, Turkey dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and mitigating potential environmental impacts.
Year Completed |
2009 |
Dam Length |
925 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
OREO DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.38 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Turkey