Schnoor
Schnoor is an earth dam located in Natrona County, Wyoming, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Schnoor
The primary purpose of Schnoor is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Garrett Ranch - Steve Garrett (private). It impounds the Camp Or Stinking Creek near Casper.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, 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 06/03/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | Casper |
| River/Stream | Camp Or Stinking Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.63306, -106.45972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GARRETT RANCH - STEVE GARRETT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00212 |
| Federal ID | WY00212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |