Thomas No. 2
Thomas No. 2 is an earth dam located in Laramie County, Wyoming, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Thomas No. 2
The primary purpose of Thomas No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Louth Family Trust, Et Al (c/o Wyoming Bank & Trust) (private). It impounds the Lodgepole Creek near Pine Bluffs.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 474 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Nearest City | Pine Bluffs |
| River/Stream | Lodgepole Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.20361, -104.31222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 474 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 438 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOUTH FAMILY TRUST, ET AL (C/O WYOMING BANK & TRUST) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00039 |
| Federal ID | WY00039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |