Mclaughlin No. 2 dam
Mclaughlin No. 2
Mclaughlin No. 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Laramie, Wyoming, along the North Horse Creek. Built in 1934 for irrigation purposes, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 100 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
Despite being non-federally owned, Mclaughlin No. 2 is regulated by the State of Wyoming, with inspections conducted regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and has a relatively small surface area of 11 acres. While the dam has not undergone any significant modifications in recent years, it is essential to continue monitoring its condition and implementing risk management measures to prevent any potential hazards or emergencies.
Located in a picturesque setting in Horse Creek, Mclaughlin No. 2 serves as a vital water resource for irrigation in the region. With its historical significance and functional purpose, this dam is a testament to the enduring importance of water infrastructure in sustaining agricultural activities and supporting local communities in Wyoming.
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 Mclaughlin No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Laramie River At Laramie | 15 cfs | → |
| Laramie River Near Bosler | 1,950 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek | 143 cfs | → |
| Crow Creek At 19th Street | 3 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3 | 93 cfs | → |
| N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mclaughlin No. 2.
Campgrounds
- Yellow Pine
- Yellow Pine Campground
- Pole Creek Dispersed Campground
- Tie City
- Tie City Campground
- Curt Gowdy State Park
Fishing spots
- Upper North Crow Reservoir
- Lower North Crow Reservoir
- Granite Springs Reservoir
- Leazenby Lake
- Lake Absarraca
- Alsop Lake
Paddle runs
- Duck Creek
- Co Dow Anlger Access Trail To Nf Boundary On East Section Line, Sec 24, 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
- Road West Of Creedmore Lakes To Junction Of Intermittent Stream In Sw 1/4, Sec 29, T11n, R72w
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Track Mclaughlin No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Mclaughlin No. 2
Where does the data for Mclaughlin 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.
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