Freemeth Springs Stock dam
Freemeth Springs Stock
Freemeth Springs Stock is a private-owned water resource located in Albany, Wyoming, specifically on COUNTY ROAD 610. Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance. With a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 230 cubic feet per second, the dam covers a surface area of 7 acres and is part of the FREEMETH DRAW TR. GEASEWOOD CR river system.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Freemeth Springs Stock is regularly inspected by the State of Wyoming for regulatory compliance and structural integrity. The dam's condition assessment in May 2020 reported it to be in fair condition, with an inspection frequency of once every 5 years. In case of emergencies, the dam has one uncontrolled outlet gate and a spillway width of 60 feet for managing excess water flow. Overall, Freemeth Springs Stock offers vital water management services while maintaining a moderate risk level according to the state's risk assessment guidelines.
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 Freemeth Springs Stock -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| L Medicine Bow R At Boles Spring | 9 cfs | → |
| Medicine Bow R Ab Seminoe Reservoir | 36 cfs | → |
| Box Elder Creek At Boxelder | 26 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek | 143 cfs | → |
| Laramie River Near Bosler | 1,950 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3 | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Freemeth Springs Stock.
Boat launches
- Wheatland Reservoir #3 Boat Launch
- Wheatland Reservoir #3 Boat Ramp
- Palmer Canyon Road Albany County
- East Allen Lake Boat Launch
- East Allen Lake Boat Ramp
- Carbon County
Campgrounds
- Wheatland Reservoir No. 3/Post Lake Access - Wgf
- Roaring Fork Camp
- Roaring Fork Trailhead
- La Bonte 1
- Friend Park
- Friend Park Camp
Fishing spots
- Toltec Reservoir
- Wheatland Reservoir #3
- East Allen Lake
- Wheatland Reservoir #1
- Rock Lake
- Dome Rock Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Freemeth Springs Stock 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 Freemeth Springs Stock
Where does the data for Freemeth Springs Stock 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 Freemeth Springs Stock.