Hundred Springs
Hundred Springs is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hundred Springs
The primary purpose of Hundred Springs is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Trustees Of The University Of Wyoming (private). It impounds the Springs, Trib. Of Harney Creek near Laramie.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 213 acre-feet. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 06/30/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Laramie |
| River/Stream | Springs, Trib. Of Harney Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.17510, -105.58530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00041 |
| Federal ID | WY00041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |