J. N. Mertz

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyPlatte
Nearest CityTORRINGTON
River/StreamLARAMIE RIVER OFFSTREAM
Coordinates42.03320, -105.19550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,590 ft
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage156 acre-ft
Max Storage156 acre-ft
Normal Storage156 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerOLD HOME LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/28/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY00027
Federal IDWY00027
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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