Padlock No. 1 A Five Mile

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWyoming
CountySheridan
Nearest CityRANCHESTER
River/StreamFIVE MILE CREEK
Coordinates44.95060, -107.25100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,228 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage960 acre-ft
Max Storage960 acre-ft
Normal Storage536 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge8,561 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerPADLOCK RANCH COMPANY, INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWY00659
Federal IDWY00659
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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