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Located in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, the Thomas No. 2 dam is a vital structure designed by T.H. Baldwin for irrigation purposes on Lodgepole Creek. Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple functions including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond, in addition to its primary purpose of irrigation.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the Thomas No. 2 dam is regulated by the State of Wyoming and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a single slide gate for water release. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam remains a crucial asset for water management in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the strategic importance of the Thomas No. 2 dam in sustaining agricultural activities and ecosystem health in Laramie County.
Year_Completed | 1956 |
Dam_Height | 13 |
River_Or_Stream | LODGEPOLE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 474 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 20 |
Hydraulic_Height | 8 |
Nid_Storage | 97 |
Structural_Height | 13 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 13 |