Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment

SPRING CREEK OFFSTREAM· Laramie, Wyoming· Built 1987· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 8.9% in WY)
Dam Length2,020 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDWY02066

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 10, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

TOWN OF PINE BLUFFS

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment?

Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment 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 Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment?

Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment is owned by TOWN OF PINE BLUFFS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment built?

Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment?

Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment?

Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment has a dam height of 14 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 Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment last inspected?

Pine Bluffs Wastewater Treatment was last inspected on July 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.