Lake Owen

Albany County, Wyoming (near LARAMIE)

River/Stream: LAKE OWEN CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
775 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,401 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,097 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-07-16

Hazard Classification: High — 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
WY00117
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
41.14950, -106.10000
Age
63 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.