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Sportsman Lake, located in Laramie, Wyoming, is a privately owned reservoir primarily used for irrigation purposes.
Built in 1949, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 1681 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1459 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 210 acres and is fed by offstream Five Mile Creek.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Sportsman Lake is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and an outlet gate with a valve. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in July 2021. Overall, Sportsman Lake serves as a vital resource for water management in the region, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural activities in the area.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
OFFSTREAM-FIVE MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
210 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
1681 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
13 |
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Meeboer Lake Access Area - WGF
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Twin Buttes Reservoir Public Access - WGF
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Tie City Campground
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Tie City
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Vedauwoo
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Vedauwoo Campground
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Upper North Fork
Road West Of Creedmore Lakes To Junction Of Intermittent Stream In Sw 1/4, Sec 29, T11N, R72W
Intermittent Stream To Junction With Co Division Of Wildlife Angler Access Trail In Sw 1/4 Sec 22, T11N, R72W
Pearl Creek To Junction Of Road West Of Creedmore Lakes In Sw 1/4 Sec 5, T10N, R73E
Co Dow Anlger Access Trail To Nf Boundary On East Section Line, Sec 24, T11N, R72W
End Of Four-Wheel Drive Road To Pearl Creek In Se 1/4 Sec 21, T10N, R74W