Warren Afb, Bnsf Pond
Warren Afb, Bnsf Pond is an earth dam located in Laramie County, Wyoming, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Warren Afb, Bnsf Pond
The primary purpose of Warren Afb, Bnsf Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usaf Afgsc (federal). It impounds the Flood Control Channel 3 near Bnsf Rr.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 3,241 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Nearest City | Bnsf Rr |
| River/Stream | Flood Control Channel 3 |
| Coordinates | 41.14000, -104.36358 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,241 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 388 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USAF AFGSC |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02406 |
| Federal ID | WY02406 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |