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Soda Lake Draw No.
1, located in Laramie, Wyoming, is a federal-owned irrigation dam constructed in 1950 on the Meeboer Draw river. This earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet, with a hydraulic height of 8 feet, and a structural height of 11 feet. It serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with a storage capacity of 299 acre-feet and a surface area of 50 acres. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 200 feet and an outlet gate for controlled water release.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Soda Lake Draw No. 1 is in fair condition as of the last inspection in July 2021. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified, posing a moderate risk. The dam is regulated and inspected by the state regulatory agency, with enforcement and permitting responsibilities falling under the Wyoming State Engineer's Office. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance, Soda Lake Draw No. 1 stands as a vital piece of water resource infrastructure in Albany County, Wyoming.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
MEEBOER DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
50 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
299 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
11 |
End Of Four-Wheel Drive Road To Pearl Creek In Se 1/4 Sec 21, T10N, R74W
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
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
Intermittent Stream To Junction With Co Division Of Wildlife Angler Access Trail In Sw 1/4 Sec 22, T11N, R72W