Solid Waste Disposal Cell J dam
Solid Waste Disposal Cell J
Solid Waste Disposal Cell J in Sweetwater, Wyoming, is a privately owned facility regulated by the Wyoming State Environmental Office. Designed by David Scriven, this earth-filled dam is primarily used for tailings storage and stands at a height of 40 feet with a length of 3328 feet. Completed in 2011, the dam has a storage capacity of 491 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 47.83 acres, with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment.
Located in Jamestown near Pond Draw, this disposal cell is inspected every 5 years, with the last assessment performed in November 2019. The facility features an other controlled outlet gate and is situated in Congressional District 00, Wyoming, represented by Liz Cheney. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, Solid Waste Disposal Cell J plays a crucial role in managing solid waste and protecting the surrounding environment in this region of Wyoming.
Overall, Solid Waste Disposal Cell J serves as a vital infrastructure for managing tailings waste, ensuring proper containment and disposal while adhering to state regulatory standards. With its strategic location, design, and operational measures, this facility showcases a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable waste management practices in the Sweetwater County area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate sustainability will appreciate the efforts put into maintaining the integrity and functionality of this disposal cell for the benefit of the local community and ecosystem.
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 Solid Waste Disposal Cell J -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blacks Fork Near Little America | 60 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Green River | 493 cfs | → |
| Green River Below Fontenelle Reservoir | 626 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Near Manila | 8 cfs | → |
| Pacific Creek Near Farson | 3 cfs | → |
| Green River Near La Barge | 2,340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Solid Waste Disposal Cell J.
Campgrounds
- Free Camp
- Firehole Canyon - Flaming Gorge Reservoir
- Firehole Campground
- Koa Rock Springs
- Buckboard Crossing Campground
- Buckboard Crossing
Fishing spots
- Flaming Gorge Reservoir
- Fontenelle Reservoir
- Long Park Boat Launch Area
- Cart Creek
- Hoop Lake
- Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam
Paddle runs
- The Forest Service Spillway Boat Ramp Below Flaming Gorge Dam To The Bureau Of Land Management Boat Ramp At Indian Crossing
- A Section
- Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Beaver Creek
- Forest Road 082 To Nf Boundary
- Source To Hoop Lake Diversion
- Beaver Lake To Wilderness Boundary
Track Solid Waste Disposal Cell J in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Solid Waste Disposal Cell J
Where does the data for Solid Waste Disposal Cell J 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 Low 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 Solid Waste Disposal Cell J.