Fletcher No. 1

BAKER CREEK· Sheridan, Wyoming· Built 1981· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Other Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Fletcher No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 39.5% in WY)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage39 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge426 cfs
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDWY01654

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 13, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

CASEY D. & TESHA D. OSBORN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fletcher No. 1?

Fletcher No. 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Fletcher No. 1?

Fletcher No. 1 is owned by CASEY D. & TESHA D. OSBORN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fletcher No. 1 built?

Fletcher No. 1 was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Fletcher No. 1?

Fletcher No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fletcher No. 1?

Fletcher No. 1 has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Fletcher No. 1 last inspected?

Fletcher No. 1 was last inspected on May 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.