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ENL. WILLOW CREEK NO. 2

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Soil Dam Willow Creek
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Enl. Willow Creek No. 2 is a privately owned irrigation dam located on Willow Creek in Laramie, Wyoming. Built in 1981, this earth dam stands at 42 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 1505 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation and has a spillway width of 200 feet. Despite its age, Enl. Willow Creek No. 2 is deemed to have low hazard potential and fair condition, with a moderate risk assessment rating.

The dam, designed by Lloyd H. Baker, is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2017. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is equipped with slide gates for water release. Located in Albany County, Enl. Willow Creek No. 2 plays a crucial role in water management for agricultural purposes in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find this dam an interesting case study in the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental management.

Year_Completed 1981
Dam_Height 42
River_Or_Stream WILLOW CREEK
Dam_Length 1150
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 110
Hydraulic_Height 37
Nid_Storage 1505
Structural_Height 42
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 0
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 42
       

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