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Cook No. 2 is a private-owned dam located in Albany, Wyoming, along the Wall Rock Creek. Built in 2001 by designer Lloyd Baker, this Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and a fish and wildlife pond. With a height of 27 feet and a capacity of 57 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 4.3 acres and has a drainage area of 2.47 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Cook No. 2 is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 45 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1470 cubic feet per second. The outlet gates consist of a single slide (sluice gate) to regulate water flow.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is currently unspecified, highlighting the need for updated preparedness measures. Overall, Cook No. 2 presents a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of continued risk management and maintenance to safeguard the surrounding environment and communities from potential water resource and climate-related impacts.
Year_Completed | 2001 |
Dam_Height | 27 |
River_Or_Stream | WALL ROCK CREEK |
Dam_Length | 346 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 4.3 |
Hydraulic_Height | 22 |
Drainage_Area | 2.47 |
Nid_Storage | 57 |
Structural_Height | 34 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock |
Nid_Height | 34 |
COLORADO R BELOW BAKER GULCH | 130cfs |
BOX ELDER CREEK AT BOXELDER | 26cfs |
NORTH PLATTE RIVER AT ORIN | 2620cfs |
ILLINOIS CREEK NEAR RAND | 64cfs |
BUCKHORN CREEK NEAR MASONVILLE | 13cfs |
DEER CREEK IN CANYON | 118cfs |
NORTH PLATTE RIVER BELOW GLENDO RESERVOIR | 5710cfs |