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Loco Creek is a privately owned dam located in Carbon, Wyoming, serving multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond. Built in 2004, this earth dam stands at 42 feet high and has a hydraulic height of 36 feet, with a total structural height of 48 feet. With a storage capacity of 44 acre-feet and a normal storage of 28 acre-feet, Loco Creek covers a surface area of 2.7 acres and sits within a drainage area of 1.2 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Loco Creek boasts a moderate risk rating, with a maximum discharge capacity of 506 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway width of 30 feet. The dam's last inspection was conducted in August 2020, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. Situated in an unnamed ranch in Wyoming, Loco Creek provides crucial water resources for firefighting, livestock, and recreational fishing, making it a vital component of the local ecosystem and a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
Year_Completed | 2004 |
Dam_Height | 42 |
River_Or_Stream | LOCO CREEK |
Dam_Length | 283 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 2.7 |
Hydraulic_Height | 36 |
Drainage_Area | 1.2 |
Nid_Storage | 44 |
Structural_Height | 48 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 48 |
ENCAMPMENT RIVER AB HOG PARK CR | 245cfs |
YAMPA RIVER BELOW CRAIG | 3250cfs |
ELKHEAD CREEK ABOVE LONG GULCH | 410cfs |
LITTLE SNAKE RIVER NEAR DIXON | 1220cfs |
ENCAMPMENT RIVER AT MOUTH | 572cfs |
SLATER FORK NEAR SLATER | 230cfs |
LITTLE SNAKE RIVER NEAR SLATER | 853cfs |