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Warren Afb, Bnsf Pond is a federally-owned structure located in Laramie, Wyoming, specifically in the city of BNSF RR. This flood risk reduction dam, completed in 2008 by the US Air Force, stands at 14 feet tall with a length of 3241 feet and a storage capacity of 130.5 acre-feet. The dam is designed to mitigate potential flooding from the nearby Flood Control Channel 3, with a maximum discharge capacity of 388 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, Warren Afb, Bnsf Pond is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the State Engineer's Office in Wyoming. The dam is owned, funded, designed, built, regulated, inspected, and operated solely by the US Air Force. The structure's risk assessment is categorized as "Very High (1)", indicating the critical importance of its flood risk reduction function in the region. This dam serves as a crucial component of the area's water resource management infrastructure, highlighting the intersection of climate resilience and national security in protecting communities from potential flood events.
Year_Completed | 2008 |
Dam_Height | 14 |
River_Or_Stream | FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL 3 |
Dam_Length | 3241 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 27.54 |
Hydraulic_Height | 14 |
Drainage_Area | 1.3 |
Nid_Storage | 130.5 |
Structural_Height | 14 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 14 |