Mbpp Raw Water Source Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Mbpp Raw Water Source, located in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, is a crucial water resource infrastructure designed by Joseph C.


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Summary

Lord in 1978. This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and serves as a storage facility for the Laramie River off channel, providing a normal storage capacity of 768 acre-feet. With a surface area of 37 acres, this structure plays a vital role in water management for the region.

Despite its fair condition assessment as of November 2018, the Mbpp Raw Water Source is considered to have low hazard potential but high risk due to its location. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate. While the structure has not undergone significant modifications in recent years, regular inspections are conducted with a frequency of 5 years to ensure its continued safe operation.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and support the maintenance of key infrastructure like the Mbpp Raw Water Source. With its strategic location and role in water storage, this dam contributes to the overall water security of the region. By staying informed about its condition and potential risks, we can help ensure the sustainable management of this vital resource for the future.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

5000

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

LARAMIE RIVER OFF CHANNEL

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

37

Hydraulic Height

27

Nid Storage

768

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.