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Wyoming — Platte County — LARAMIE RIVER OFFSTREAM

Location

StateWyoming
CountyPlatte
RiverLARAMIE RIVER OFFSTREAM
Coordinates42.03820, -105.18700

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage125 acre-ft
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 28, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOLD HOME LLC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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