Laramie Wastewater Treatment(cell 1) Dam
Laramie Wastewater Treatment(Cell 1)
The Laramie Wastewater Treatment Cell 1, located in Albany, Wyoming, is a crucial facility owned by the City of Laramie for treating wastewater from the drainage of the Laramie River. Designed by Gordon W. Bruchner and completed in 1983, this Earth dam structure stands at a height of 18 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet. With a storage capacity of 455 acre-feet and a surface area of 36 acres, this facility plays a vital role in managing the region's wastewater in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Regulated by the State of Wyoming, the Laramie Wastewater Treatment Cell 1 undergoes regular inspections, with its condition assessed as fair and a low hazard potential. Despite its high risk assessment, the facility's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not explicitly detailed. The dam does not have a spillway, and the outlet gates consist of a valve system. The last inspection was conducted in June 2016, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the facility's continued safe and effective operation.
Overall, the Laramie Wastewater Treatment Cell 1 serves as a critical infrastructure for wastewater treatment in Laramie, Wyoming, with a focus on environmental protection and public health. As a locally owned and operated facility, it demonstrates a commitment to sustainable water resource management. However, considering its high risk assessment and the need for a comprehensive emergency action plan, ongoing attention and investment in maintaining and upgrading this essential facility are essential to safeguarding the community and the surrounding environment from potential risks.
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 Laramie Wastewater Treatment(Cell 1) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Laramie River At Laramie | 22 cfs | → |
| Laramie River Near Bosler | 1,950 cfs | → |
| Little Laramie River Near Filmore | 671 cfs | → |
| Pioneer Canal Near Woods | 174 cfs | → |
| Laramie R Bl Pioneer Canal Nr Woods Landing | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Sand Creek At Colorado-Wyoming State Line | 3 cfs | → |
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About Laramie Wastewater Treatment(Cell 1)
Where does the data for Laramie Wastewater Treatment(cell 1) 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.