Unit 3 Ash And Clear Water dam
Unit 3 Ash And Clear Water
Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water, also known as Refiling 9206r Ash Pond No.2, is a vital structure located in Lincoln, Wyoming, designed by Gary Van Riessen. This public utility serves the primary purpose of debris control, with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at 61 feet in height and spans 3450 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3370 acre-feet to manage the Hams Fork-Offchannel river or stream.
Despite its low hazard potential, Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding environment and communities from potential debris and sedimentation. Situated in Congressional District 00, Wyoming, this structure is state-regulated and routinely inspected to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing water resources. With one controlled outlet gate and a surface area of 215 acres, this dam serves as a key asset in water management and environmental conservation efforts in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Unit 3 Ash and Clear Water become increasingly important in maintaining water quality and availability. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, it is essential for regulatory agencies like the State Engineer's Office to monitor and enforce proper maintenance and operation practices to mitigate any potential risks associated with this crucial infrastructure. By staying proactive and responsive to evolving environmental challenges, this dam can continue to support the sustainable management of water resources for the benefit of both present and future generations.
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 Unit 3 Ash And Clear Water -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River Below Pixley Dam | 1 cfs | → |
| Fontenelle C Nr Herschler Ranch | 115 cfs | → |
| Hams Fork Below Pole Creek | 158 cfs | → |
| Bear River Below Reservoir | 41 cfs | → |
| Bear River Above Reservoir | 332 cfs | → |
| Bear River Below Smiths Fork | 326 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Unit 3 Ash And Clear Water.
Campgrounds
- Kemmerer Tent Park
- Pine Creek Camping Area
- Pine Creek Campsite 7
- Pine Creek Campsite 6
- Pine Creek Group Campsite
- Pine Creek Campsite 5
Fishing spots
Track Unit 3 Ash And Clear Water in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Unit 3 Ash And Clear Water
Where does the data for Unit 3 Ash And Clear Water 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 Unit 3 Ash And Clear Water.