North Laramie Land Company No. 1
Key Takeaway
North Laramie Land Company No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 164 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00034 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SCISSORS RANCH CO.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Laramie Land Company No. 1?
North Laramie Land Company No. 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates North Laramie Land Company No. 1?
North Laramie Land Company No. 1 is owned by SCISSORS RANCH CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Laramie Land Company No. 1 built?
North Laramie Land Company No. 1 was completed in 1912, making it 114 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of North Laramie Land Company No. 1?
North Laramie Land Company No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is North Laramie Land Company No. 1?
North Laramie Land Company No. 1 has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was North Laramie Land Company No. 1 last inspected?
North Laramie Land Company No. 1 was last inspected on March 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.