Wheatland No. 2
Wheatland No. 2 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1901. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wheatland No. 2
The primary purpose of Wheatland No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wheatland Irrigation District (private). It impounds the Laramie River near Fort Laramie.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 8,303 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7,599 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144,877 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,174 square miles. Completed in 1901, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 06/18/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Fort Laramie |
| River/Stream | Laramie River |
| Coordinates | 41.83806, -105.63861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,303 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144,877 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144,877 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98,934 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,599 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,174 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,130 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHEATLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00005 |
| Federal ID | WY00005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |