Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b dam
Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b
Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b, located in Green River, Wyoming, is a privately owned structure designed by Phillip B. Solseng for tailings management. Completed in 1992, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 39 feet. It has a length of 950 feet and a storage capacity of 4612 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of storing tailings from mining operations.
This significant dam on Stevens Draw has a spillway width of 50 feet for uncontrolled discharge and a drainage area of 4.1 square miles. Although it is state-regulated and inspected, with a moderate risk assessment rating, there is no information provided on the dam's condition assessment or emergency action plan. The dam's hazard potential is deemed significant, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for both the environment and surrounding communities.
Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b is a vital part of the mining infrastructure in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, serving as a containment structure for tailings while posing a moderate risk in terms of potential hazards. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam plays a crucial role in managing mining waste and protecting water resources in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of structures like Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b is essential for fostering sustainable practices and mitigating risks associated with mining activities.
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 Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blacks Fork Near Little America | 60 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Green River | 493 cfs | → |
| Green River Below Fontenelle Reservoir | 626 cfs | → |
| Pacific Creek Near Farson | 3 cfs | → |
| Green River Near La Barge | 2,340 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy River Near Farson | 256 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b.
Boat launches
- Stratton Meyer Boatramp Road Green River
- Slate Creek Campground Boat Launch
- Weeping Rock Campground Boat Launch
- Tail Race Campground Boat Launch
Track Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b 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 Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b
Where does the data for Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b 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 Significant 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 Tailings Pond No. 4 Dam 2b.