Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3)

BIG HORN RIVER· Washakie, Wyoming· Built 1992· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3) is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in WY)
Dam Length2,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDWY02261

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: August 15, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

CITY OF WORLAND

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3)?

Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3) 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 Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3)?

Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3) is owned by CITY OF WORLAND (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3) built?

Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3) was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3)?

Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3) 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 Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3)?

Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3) has a dam height of 9 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 Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3) last inspected?

Worland Wastewater Treatment (Cell 3) was last inspected on August 15, 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.