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Wyoming — Laramie County — DRY CREEK TRIB. OF CROW CREEK

Location

StateWyoming
CountyLaramie
RiverDRY CREEK TRIB. OF CROW CREEK
Coordinates41.15750, -104.79556

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
NID Storage131 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 13, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF CHEYENNE

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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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