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Pork Puddle, also known as Site #2, is a privately owned irrigation structure located in Albin, Wyoming. Designed by JAMES K. MURPHY, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, serving primarily for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1992, the dam spans 1,220 feet in length and is situated on Pork Puddle Draw in Laramie County.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Pork Puddle is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office. With a fair condition assessment as of June 2021, the dam is equipped with one other controlled outlet gate and does not have a spillway. Although the risk assessment indicates a high risk level (2), there is no detailed risk management plan or inundation maps prepared for emergency scenarios.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Pork Puddle an intriguing structure due to its unique design features and role in supporting agricultural irrigation in the region. The dam's location in the picturesque surroundings of Albin, Wyoming, adds to its allure, while the data on its construction, storage capacity, and regulatory oversight provide valuable insights for those interested in water infrastructure management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Year_Completed | 1992 |
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | PORK PUDDLE DRAW |
Dam_Length | 1220 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 9 |
Hydraulic_Height | 22 |
Nid_Storage | 136 |
Structural_Height | 25 |
Outlet_Gates | Other Controlled - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 25 |
BIG DRY CREEK AT MOUTH NEAR FORT LUPTON | 128cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT COOPER BRIDGE | 717cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER NEAR WELDONA | 1730cfs |
BIG THOMPSON RIVER AT MOUTH | 43cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT FORT LUPTON | 673cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT MASTERS | 1340cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT FORT MORGAN | 1100cfs |