Twin Buttes

Albany County, Wyoming (near LARAMIE)

River/Stream: MORTENSEN DRAW

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
1,100 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1972
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
330 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-06-18

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
WY00088
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
41.23778, -105.84833
Age
54 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.