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CHUG SPRINGS

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Soil Dam Chug Springs Creek
April 5, 2025


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Chug Springs is a privately owned earth dam located in Platte, Wyoming, with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Chug Springs Creek. Completed in 1967, this dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a structural height of 25 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 175 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of the last inspection in September 2017.

Situated in Torrington, Wyoming, Chug Springs Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risk in the area, with a drainage area of 0 square miles and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in September 2017. Despite its fair condition, the dam has not undergone any modifications or updates in recent years, and its emergency action plan status remains unclear.

Overall, Chug Springs Dam serves as an important infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region, offering protection to the surrounding community against potential inundation events. With its strategic location and low hazard potential, this earth dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the area against the impacts of extreme weather events and ensuring the resilience of the local water resource infrastructure.

Year_Completed 1967
Dam_Height 24
River_Or_Stream CHUG SPRINGS CREEK
Dam_Length 505
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 14
Hydraulic_Height 18
Nid_Storage 179
Structural_Height 25
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 25
       

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