Mclaughlin No. 2 is an earth dam located in Laramie County, Wyoming, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 395 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mclaughlin No. 2
The primary purpose of Mclaughlin 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 Horse Creek Cattle Company C/o David Berry (private). It impounds the North Horse Creek near Horse Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Nearest City | Horse Creek |
| River/Stream | North Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.45722, -105.23139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Horse Creek Cattle Company C/o David Berry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00006 |
| Federal ID | WY00006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |