Enl. Sutherland dam
Enl. Sutherland
Enl. Sutherland, located in Laramie, Wyoming, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1990 for irrigation purposes along the South Fork of South Crow River. Standing at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 161 acre-feet and serves multiple functions including fish and wildlife pond, hydroelectric power, and irrigation. With a spillway width of 110 feet and a maximum discharge of 2200 cubic feet per second, Enl. Sutherland plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Enl. Sutherland undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of every 5 years to ensure its safety and structural integrity. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified, suggesting a need for further evaluation and preparedness in case of unforeseen events. With moderate risk assessment and a location prone to potential natural disasters, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of Enl. Sutherland to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
As a key feature in the water infrastructure of Wyoming, Enl. Sutherland provides valuable water storage and distribution for agricultural and environmental needs. With its strategic location and diverse functionality, this dam serves as a vital resource for the local ecosystem and economy. Moving forward, continued monitoring and maintenance efforts will be crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of Enl. Sutherland in the face of evolving climate patterns and water resource management challenges.
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 Enl. Sutherland -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal | 1 cfs | → |
| Crow Creek At 19th Street | 3 cfs | → |
| North Fork Cache La Poudre R. At Livermore | 6 cfs | → |
| Laramie River At Laramie | 15 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn | 604 cfs | → |
| Sand Creek At Colorado-Wyoming State Line | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Enl. Sutherland.
Boat launches
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out #2)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out)
- Dowdy Drive 2, Larimer County
- Bridges River Access Point (Put-In)
- Pineview River Access Point (Put-In, Take-Out)
- Nowata Drive 875, Larimer County
Campgrounds
- Curt Gowdy State Park
- Vedauwoo
- Vedauwoo Campground
- Pole Creek Dispersed Campground
- Yellow Pine Campground
- Yellow Pine
Fishing spots
- Granite Springs Reservoir
- Lower North Crow Reservoir
- Upper North Crow Reservoir
- Lake Absarraca
- Sloans Lake
- Leazenby Lake
Paddle runs
- Co Dow Anlger Access Trail To Nf Boundary On East Section Line, Sec 24, T11n, R72w
- Intermittent Stream To Junction With Co Division Of Wildlife Angler Access Trail In Sw 1/4 Sec 22, T11n, R72w
- Upper North Fork
- Road West Of Creedmore Lakes To Junction Of Intermittent Stream In Sw 1/4, Sec 29, T11n, R72w
- Lower North Fork
- Pearl Creek To Junction Of Road West Of Creedmore Lakes In Sw 1/4 Sec 5, T10n, R73e
Track Enl. Sutherland in the Snoflo app
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About Enl. Sutherland
Where does the data for Enl. Sutherland 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 Enl. Sutherland.