Mbpp Raw Water Source
Mbpp Raw Water Source is an earth dam located in Platte County, Wyoming, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mbpp Raw Water Source
Mbpp Raw Water Source is a dam in Platte, Wyoming. The dam is owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative (public utility). It impounds the Laramie River Off Channel near Fort Laramie.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 5,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a storage capacity of 768 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 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 05/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Fort Laramie |
| River/Stream | Laramie River Off Channel |
| Coordinates | 42.11250, -104.87333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 768 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 768 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Max Discharge | 44 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01335 |
| Federal ID | WY01335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |