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Wyoming — Laramie County — DRY CREEK TRIB. OF CROW CREEK
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| River | DRY CREEK TRIB. OF CROW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.15750, -104.79556 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 13, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1984 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF CHEYENNE |
Location Map
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.