Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant (St1) dam
Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant (St1)
The Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant (St1) in Wyoming plays a crucial role in managing the local water resources and environmental sustainability. Designed by Mickey M. Yamashiro in 1978, this Earth dam structure on Sugar Creek, a tributary of the North Platte River, stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. The dam serves as a vital component in the treatment and disposal of wastewater, ensuring the protection of public health and the preservation of water quality in the region.
The Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant is state-regulated by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place to maintain its fair condition and significant hazard potential. The plant's location in Carbon County, Wyoming, highlights its importance in managing the drainage area and surface water resources effectively. Despite being a local government-owned facility, its impact extends beyond city limits, contributing to the overall water management efforts in the region.
With its high risk assessment and significant hazard potential, the Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant underscores the importance of efficient and sustainable water resource management practices. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, this facility stands as a critical infrastructure for safeguarding the environment and public health. The ongoing monitoring and maintenance of this Earth dam structure play a vital role in ensuring its resilience and effectiveness in the face of evolving environmental 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 Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant (St1) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Platte Riv Ab Seminoe Reservoir | 1,450 cfs | → |
| Jack Creek Above Coyote Draw | 133 cfs | → |
| Pass Creek Near Elk Mountain | 149 cfs | → |
| Medicine Bow R Ab Seminoe Reservoir | 36 cfs | → |
| Encampment River At Mouth | 621 cfs | → |
| North Brush Creek Near Saratoga | 142 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant (St1).
Boat launches
- Rim Lake Day Use Area Boat Launch
- Dugway Campground Boat Takeout
- Teton Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Teton Reservoir Boat Launch
- Shiners Point Road Carbon County
Campgrounds
Track Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant (St1) in the Snoflo app
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About Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant (St1)
Where does the data for Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant (St1) 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 Significant 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 Rawlins Wastewater Treatment Plant (St1).