Toltec is a privately owned earth dam located on the North Laramie River in Albany, Wyoming.
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Completed in 1984, Toltec primarily serves the purpose of irrigation, with additional functions including fire protection, stock watering, and recreation. The dam stands at a height of 60 feet, with a hydraulic height of 53 feet and a length of 1750 feet. It has a storage capacity of 4541 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 228 acres, benefiting from a drainage area of 46 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Toltec is rated in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 300 feet and is equipped with slide (sluice gate) outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Toltec's location in the scenic surroundings of Garrett, Wyoming, makes it a notable water resource for the local community and a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
1750 |
Dam Height |
60 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH LARAMIE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
228 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
46 |
Nid Storage |
4541 |
Structural Height |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
60 |
Box Elder Creek At Boxelder
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26cfs |
L Medicine Bow R At Boles Spring
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3cfs |
Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek
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143cfs |
Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3
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93cfs |
Deer Creek In Canyon
|
6cfs |
North Platte River At Orin
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671cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Roaring Fork Camp
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Roaring Fork Trailhead
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Friend Park
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Friend Park Camp
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Friend Park Campground
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