Wheatland No. 2

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyAlbany
Nearest CityFORT LARAMIE
River/StreamLARAMIE RIVER
Coordinates41.83806, -105.63861

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length8,303 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage144,877 acre-ft
Max Storage144,877 acre-ft
Normal Storage98,934 acre-ft
Surface Area7,599 acres
Drainage Area2,174 sq mi
Max Discharge6,130 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerWHEATLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY00005
Federal IDWY00005
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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