Mbpp Storm Runoff Retention dam
Mbpp Storm Runoff Retention
Located in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, the Mbpp Storm Runoff Retention is a vital infrastructure designed by Joseph C. Lord in 1976 to manage stormwater runoff and reduce flood risks. This retention system, built primarily for public utility purposes, features an earth dam with a height of 36 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 176 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres, serving as a crucial resource for the local community.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the Mbpp Storm Runoff Retention plays a key role in mitigating potential risks associated with flooding in the area. It is regulated by the State of Wyoming and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The system includes an uncontrolled spillway and two controlled outlet gates, highlighting its effective design for managing stormwater and protecting the surrounding environment from potential damage.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like the Mbpp Storm Runoff Retention become increasingly important for sustainable water management. With its moderate risk assessment and strategic location along the Seepage Hole Draw river, this retention system stands as a testament to effective engineering solutions for climate resilience and water conservation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mbpp Storm Runoff Retention -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte River Below Whalen Diversion Dam | 1,730 cfs | → |
| Laramie River Near Fort Laramie | 24 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3 | 93 cfs | → |
| North Platte River Below Glendo Reservoir | 5,710 cfs | → |
| Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek | 143 cfs | → |
| North Platte River At Orin | 1,910 cfs | → |
About Mbpp Storm Runoff Retention
Where does the data for Mbpp Storm Runoff Retention 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 below 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.
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.