Bates Creek
Wyoming — Natrona County — DRY FORK BATES CREEK
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| River | DRY FORK BATES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.48944, -106.21806 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,393 ft |
| NID Storage | 8,885 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,885 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 786 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 3, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1910 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BATES CREEK RES. CO. - ANDY ANDERSON |
| Other Name | 5144r Enl of 549r Never Built |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.