Laprele

Converse County, Wyoming (near DOUGLAS)

River/Stream: LA PRELE CR, TR N PLATTE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
135 ft
Dam Length
320 ft
Reservoir Storage
26,850 acre-ft
Year Completed
1909
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
7,810 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-08

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WY00204
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
42.72189, -105.61346
Age
117 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.