Wheatland No. 3 Dam, Wyoming, USA

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Quick Facts About Wheatland No. 3 Dam

Location: Albany, Wyoming
Coordinates: 41.892222, -105.7275
River: Laramie River Offstream
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1964
Dam Height: 28 ft (9 m)
Dam Length: 2,400 ft (732 m)
Dam Capacity: 100,271 acre-ft (123,682 Ml)

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Wheatland No. 3 Dam Information

Wheatland No. 3 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 30 miles from Fort Laramie, Albany, Wyoming.

The dam, which is on the Laramie River Offstream, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by JOSEPH A ELLIOT and commissioned in 1964 and is currently owned by WHEATLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT.

Wheatland No. 3 Dam Structure

The Wheatland No. 3 Dam is approximately 2,400 feet (732 m) long, 28 feet (9 m) high and has a structural volume of 340,000 cubic yards (259,949 cubic metres).

Wheatland No. 3 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 71,319 acre-ft (87,971 Ml) and maximum capacity of 100,271 acre-ft (123,682 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 4,792 acres (1,939 ha) and the total catchment area is 5 square miles (13 square kilometres).

Wheatland No. 3 Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Wheatland No. 3 Dam does not have any spillways.

Wheatland No. 3 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Wheatland No. 3 Dam
Albany, Wyoming
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 28 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,400 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 100,271 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 5 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Wheatland No. 3 Dam Weather

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Wheatland No. 3 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Wheatland No. 3 Dam?

Wheatland No. 3 Dam is in Wyoming.

In which county is the Wheatland No. 3 Dam?

Wheatland No. 3 Dam is in Albany County.

How high is the Wheatland No. 3 Dam?

Wheatland No. 3 Dam is 28 feet high.

How long is the Wheatland No. 3 Dam?

Wheatland No. 3 Dam is 2,400 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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