Bates Creek
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | CASPER |
| River/Stream | DRY FORK BATES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.48944, -106.21806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,393 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,885 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,885 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 786 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BATES CREEK RES. CO. - ANDY ANDERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |