Gleason Reservoir No. 2 dam
Gleason Reservoir No. 2
Gleason Reservoir No. 2, also known as Valley Reservoir, is a privately owned water storage facility located in Laramie, Wyoming. This reservoir, completed in 1909, serves primarily for irrigation purposes along Lone Tree Creek offstream. With a capacity of 230 acre-feet, it provides a vital water source for agricultural activities in the region.
Despite its historical significance, Gleason Reservoir No. 2 is facing some challenges in terms of its condition assessment. The dam is classified as having a poor condition, with a low hazard potential, and last inspected in September 2017. The reservoir's emergency action plan and risk management measures are also not clearly outlined, indicating a need for further evaluation and potential improvements to ensure the safety and reliability of the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Gleason Reservoir No. 2 serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring aging infrastructure to ensure water security and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial to address the vulnerabilities of such structures and implement proactive measures to safeguard against potential risks and ensure sustainable water management for the future.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Gleason Reservoir No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Creek At 19th Street | 3 cfs | → |
| North Fork Cache La Poudre R. At Livermore | 4 cfs | → |
| N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal | 38 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn | 914 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre River At Fort Collins | 299 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C | 299 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gleason Reservoir No. 2.
Boat launches
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out #2)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out)
- Filter Plant River Access Point (Put-In)
Campgrounds
- F.E. Warren Afb Crow Creek Military
- Curt Gowdy State Park
- Vedauwoo
- Vedauwoo Campground
- Pole Creek Dispersed Campground
- Yellow Pine Campground
Fishing spots
- Sloans Lake
- Lake Absarraca
- Lower North Crow Reservoir
- Granite Springs Reservoir
- Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3)
- Upper North Crow Reservoir
Track Gleason Reservoir No. 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Gleason Reservoir No. 2
Where does the data for Gleason Reservoir No. 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Gleason Reservoir No. 2.