Ryff And Klassert dam
Ryff And Klassert
Ryff and Klassert is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Torrington, Wyoming, on the Hunton Creek. Built in 1914, this earth dam stands at 29 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 25 feet, serving its primary purpose of irrigation. The dam has a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 53 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres.
Despite its age, Ryff and Klassert has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and an outlet gate controlled by a single valve. Regular inspections are conducted on a five-year frequency to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam is state-regulated, with oversight from the Wyoming State Engineer's Office for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Congressional District 00 in Wyoming, represented by Liz Cheney, includes Ryff and Klassert within its jurisdiction. The dam plays a vital role in the region's agricultural landscape, providing essential water resources for irrigation purposes. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts, Ryff and Klassert stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Ryff And Klassert -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3 | 93 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek | 143 cfs | → |
| North Platte River Below Whalen Diversion Dam | · | → |
| Laramie River Near Fort Laramie | 41 cfs | → |
| North Platte River Below Glendo Reservoir | 5,710 cfs | → |
| Laramie River Near Bosler | 1,950 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ryff And Klassert.
Campgrounds
- Lewis Park Campground
- Lewis Park
- Toaster Wall
- Sugarloaf Trailhead
- Grayrocks Reservoir Public Access - Wgf
- Larson Park
Fishing spots
- Rock Lake
- Wheatland Reservoir #1
- Grayrocks Reservoir
- Guernsey Reservoir
- Wheatland Reservoir #3
- Hawk Springs
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Track Ryff And Klassert in the Snoflo app
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About Ryff And Klassert
Where does the data for Ryff And Klassert 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 Ryff And Klassert.