Schnoor dam
Schnoor
Schnoor, a privately owned irrigation dam located in Natrona, Wyoming, was completed in 1910 on the Camp or Stinking Creek. With a primary purpose of irrigation, Schnoor stands at a height of 19 feet and has a structural height of 20 feet. The earth dam, supported by stone core and soil foundation, has a length of 1275 feet and a storage capacity of 237 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Schnoor has been assessed to be in poor condition as of June 2019, with a moderate risk rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 200 feet and two valve outlet gates. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes inspection every five years to ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently undetermined.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the Casper area may find Schnoor's historical significance and operational challenges intriguing. As a vital component of the local irrigation system, understanding the condition and risk profile of Schnoor is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. Further research and monitoring efforts may be necessary to address the poor condition assessment and moderate risk level associated with this important irrigation infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Schnoor -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek In Canyon | 55 cfs | → |
| Box Elder Creek At Boxelder | 26 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater River Near Alcova | 27 cfs | → |
| Medicine Bow R Ab Seminoe Reservoir | 48 cfs | → |
| L Medicine Bow R At Boles Spring | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schnoor.
Boat launches
- Miles Landing Boat Ramp 1
- Miles Landing Boat Ramp 2
- Trapper Route Road Natrona County
- Chalk Bluffs Boat Ramp
- Whitetail Day Use Area Boat Ramp
- Ledge Creek Boat Stopoff
Campgrounds
- Chalk Bluffs Campsite 6
- Chalk Bluffs Campsite 5
- Chalk Bluffs Campsite 7
- Chalk Bluffs Campsite 8
- Chalk Bluffs Campsite 4
- Chalk Bluffs Campsite 9
Fishing spots
- Alcova Reservoir
- Dome Rock Reservoir
- Pathfinder Reservoir
- Seminoe Reservoir
- Toltec Reservoir
- East Allen Lake
More reservoirs
Track Schnoor in the Snoflo app
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About Schnoor
Where does the data for Schnoor come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Schnoor.