Seepage Lake
Seepage Lake is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Seepage Lake
The primary purpose of Seepage Lake 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 & Wldlife Service -arapaho Natl Wildlife Refuge (federal). It impounds the Meeboer Or Soda Lake Draw.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 603 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 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 07/18/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| River/Stream | Meeboer Or Soda Lake Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.21140, -105.83950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 603 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 603 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | US FISH & WLDLIFE SERVICE -ARAPAHO NATL WILDLIFE REFUGE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01853 |
| Federal ID | WY01853 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |