Homestead Flat Detention Dam dam
Homestead Flat Detention Dam
Homestead Flat Detention Dam, located in Fremont, Wyoming, along Logan Creek, is a Federal-owned structure designed by JAMES KOR to primarily support water supply purposes. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 390 feet, this earth dam with stone core types stands as a vital resource in the region. Its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment make it a reliable component of the water management system, ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding area.
Managed by the Sacramento District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Homestead Flat Detention Dam plays a crucial role in water regulation and flood mitigation efforts. Despite its emergency preparedness and risk assessment aspects requiring further development, the dam is supported by state agencies for regulation, inspection, and enforcement. Serving as a key feature in the water infrastructure of Wyoming, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climates and increasing water demands.
With a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a focus on water supply, Homestead Flat Detention Dam embodies the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, understanding and supporting structures like this dam are essential for ensuring the continued availability and sustainability of water resources in a changing world. Its presence along Logan Creek not only provides vital water storage but also highlights the importance of responsible infrastructure development in safeguarding our natural resources for future generations.
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 Homestead Flat Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wind River Ab Boysen Reservoir | 2,640 cfs | → |
| Little Wind River Near Riverton | 1,610 cfs | → |
| Wind River At Riverton | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Fivemile Creek Near Shoshoni | 205 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater River Near Sweetwater Station | 82 cfs | → |
| Wind R Bl Boysen Res Wyo | 819 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Homestead Flat Detention Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Homestead Flat Detention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Homestead Flat Detention Dam
Where does the data for Homestead Flat Detention Dam 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 Homestead Flat Detention Dam.