Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2
Key Takeaway
Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 17.2% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 2,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02544 |
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
TOWN OF WHEATLAND
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2?
Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2 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 Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2?
Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2 is owned by TOWN OF WHEATLAND (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2 built?
Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2 was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2?
Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2 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 Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2?
Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2 has a dam height of 18 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 Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2 last inspected?
Wheatland Waste Water Lagoon 2 was last inspected on June 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.