Tisdale No. 3

TISDALE CREEK· Campbell, Wyoming· Built 1990· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tisdale No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 21.5% in WY)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge970 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDWY01983

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: September 30, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

PEABODY CABALLO MINING, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tisdale No. 3?

Tisdale No. 3 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 Tisdale No. 3?

Tisdale No. 3 is owned by PEABODY CABALLO MINING, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tisdale No. 3 built?

Tisdale No. 3 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Tisdale No. 3?

Tisdale No. 3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Tisdale No. 3?

Tisdale No. 3 has a dam height of 20 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 Tisdale No. 3 last inspected?

Tisdale No. 3 was last inspected on September 30, 2021. 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.