Enlargement Of Worthen Meadows dam
Enlargement Of Worthen Meadows
The Enlargement of Worthen Meadows, also known as Lander City Reservoir, is a key water resource infrastructure located in Fremont, Wyoming. This local government-owned dam was designed by Floyd A Bishop and completed in 1958 to primarily serve as a water supply for irrigation and domestic use. The dam stands at a height of 46 feet with a hydraulic height of 35 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 2516 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 92 acres.
Situated on Roaring Fork Creek, this earth dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, with a drainage area of 12.7 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 3972 cubic feet per second. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. The Enlargement of Worthen Meadows continues to be a crucial component of the water infrastructure in the area, contributing to the sustainable management of water resources in Wyoming.
With a history of state regulation and enforcement, this dam serves as a crucial water supply source for the city of Lander and surrounding areas. As climate change impacts water resources, the Enlargement of Worthen Meadows plays a pivotal role in ensuring water security and resilience for local communities. The dam's moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and management measures to protect against potential hazards and maintain the reliability of this critical water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Enlargement Of Worthen Meadows -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Popo Agie River Near Lander | 25 cfs | → |
| Sf L Wind Riv Ab Washakie Res | 629 cfs | → |
| Wind River Near Kinnear | 757 cfs | → |
| Little Wind River Near Riverton | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Wind River At Riverton | 924 cfs | → |
| Bull Lake Creek Above Bull Lake | 958 cfs | → |
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About Enlargement Of Worthen Meadows
Where does the data for Enlargement Of Worthen Meadows 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 High 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.
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