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Lone Tree is a private irrigation dam located on Lone Tree Creek in Laramie, Wyoming.
Built in 1947, this earth dam stands at 35 feet high and has a storage capacity of 728 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation and is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating maintenance or repair needs. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 45 feet, and the outlet gates consist of a single slide (sluice gate). The last inspection date was in July 2021, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. While the risk assessment is moderate (level 3), there is currently no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and the dam's risk management measures are not specified in the data.
Overall, Lone Tree is a significant irrigation structure in the region, but its poor condition assessment and moderate risk level suggest a need for proactive maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital water resource infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find this data intriguing for further analysis and discussions on sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
408 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
LONE TREE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
728 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Pearl Creek To Junction Of Road West Of Creedmore Lakes In Sw 1/4 Sec 5, T10N, R73E
Upper North Fork
Road West Of Creedmore Lakes To Junction Of Intermittent Stream In Sw 1/4, Sec 29, T11N, R72W
End Of Four-Wheel Drive Road To Pearl Creek In Se 1/4 Sec 21, T10N, R74W
Intermittent Stream To Junction With Co Division Of Wildlife Angler Access Trail In Sw 1/4 Sec 22, T11N, R72W
Source In Se 1/4 Sec 25, T10N, R75W To End Of The Four-Wheel Drive Road East Of The Nf Poudre Campground (Nw 1/4 Of Sec 21, T10N, R74W