Lone Tree No. 2 dam
Lone Tree No. 2
Lone Tree No. 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Laramie, Wyoming, along the Sand Creek river. Built in 1909 for irrigation purposes, this dam stands at a height of 7 feet with a storage capacity of 179 acre-feet. The dam has a fair condition assessment with a low hazard potential, making it a relatively safe structure for water resource management.
Although the dam is primarily used for irrigation, it also serves purposes such as fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance. With a moderate risk assessment rating, it is important for regulatory agencies like the Wyoming SEO to conduct regular inspections and enforcement to ensure the dam's safety and functionality. The dam features a single valve outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway, highlighting its simple yet effective design for water management in the region.
Overall, Lone Tree No. 2 plays a crucial role in water resource management in Albany County, Wyoming, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural activities in the area. With a history dating back over a century, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the maintenance of structures like Lone Tree No. 2 to ensure a resilient and sustainable water future for generations to come.
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 Lone Tree No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek At Colorado-Wyoming State Line | 3 cfs | → |
| Pioneer Canal Near Woods | 174 cfs | → |
| Laramie R Bl Pioneer Canal Nr Woods Landing | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Laramie River At Laramie | 17 cfs | → |
| Little Laramie River Near Filmore | 671 cfs | → |
| Laramie River Near Glendevey | 64 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lone Tree No. 2.
Boat launches
- Albany County
- Twin Buttes Reservoir Boat Launch
- Twin Buttes Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Lake Hattie Road Albany County
- Lake Hattie Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Nowata Drive 597, Larimer County
Campgrounds
- Meeboer Lake Access Area - Wgf
- Twin Buttes Reservoir Public Access - Wgf
- Lake Hattie Public Access Area - Wgf
- Jelm Wildlife Habitat Management Area Camping
- Lake Owen Campground
- Lake Owen
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- End Of Four-Wheel Drive Road To Pearl Creek In Se 1/4 Sec 21, T10n, R74w
- Pearl Creek To Junction Of Road West Of Creedmore Lakes In Sw 1/4 Sec 5, T10n, R73e
- Source In Se 1/4 Sec 25, T10n, R75w To End Of The Four-Wheel Drive Road East Of The Nf Poudre Campground (Nw 1/4 Of Sec 21, T10n, R74w
- Road West Of Creedmore Lakes To Junction Of Intermittent Stream In Sw 1/4, Sec 29, T11n, R72w
- Upper North Fork
- Intermittent Stream To Junction With Co Division Of Wildlife Angler Access Trail In Sw 1/4 Sec 22, T11n, R72w
Track Lone Tree No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Lone Tree No. 2
Where does the data for Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree No. 2.