Harman
Harman is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Harman
The primary purpose of Harman is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Us Fish & Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Richard Draw near Laramie.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 307 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Laramie |
| River/Stream | Richard Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.20830, -105.80180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00156 |
| Federal ID | WY00156 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |