Wheatland No. 3

Wyoming — Albany County — LARAMIE RIVER OFFSTREAM

Location

StateWyoming
CountyAlbany
RiverLARAMIE RIVER OFFSTREAM
Coordinates41.89222, -105.72750

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
NID Storage100,271 acre-ft
Max Storage100,271 acre-ft
Surface Area4,792 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 18, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWHEATLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Other NamePost Lake

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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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