Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 1

Laramie County, Wyoming (near ALTVAN)

River/Stream: CROW CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
1,300 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,622 acre-ft
Year Completed
1930
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
7,180 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-09-10

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WY00010
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
41.11833, -104.73500
Age
96 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.