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Harman, located in Albany, Wyoming, is a Federal-owned irrigation dam on the Richard Draw river.
Completed in 1945, this Earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet with a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a length of 780 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 307 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 87 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres. It is regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office and undergoes regular inspections, with a hazard potential rated as low and a fair condition assessment as of July 2021.
The dam's purpose is primarily for irrigation, and it features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 168 feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Harman is considered moderate, indicating the need for some risk management measures. The dam is equipped with one valve outlet gate and is located 20 miles away from Laramie. With its historical significance as a vital water resource infrastructure, Harman serves as a critical component in the water management system of Wyoming and plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
780 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
RICHARD DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
307 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
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