Worthen Meadow Reservoir

Worthen Meadow Reservoir is a reservoir located in the Shoshone National Forest. The reservoir is fed by Roaring Fork Creek, and it holds around 1,500 acre feet of water with a surface elevation of . The reservoir's two section earth-fill dam was constructed in 1958, and the reservoir acts as a supplemental supply of water for the City of Lander, Wyoming. The total length of the dam is with a maximum height of above the stream bed of Roaring Fork Creek.

Recreation

Numerous trails and campsites are located near the reservoir including Worthen Meadow Campground and trail-heads leading into the Wind River Range.

Wildlife

The reservoir contains different species of fish including rainbow trout, brook trout and arctic grayling.

Safety Concerns

The reservoir's upstream location from Lander creates a significant hazard to the city in the event of dam failure. However, the dam has been reinforced and maintained to avoid failure.

Climate

Townsend Creek is a SNOTEL weather station located roughly halfway between Worthen Meadow Reservoir and Frye Lake at an altitude of 8700 feet. Townsend Creek has a subalpine climate, with long, cold winters and short, mild summers.