Wheatland No. 3
Wheatland No. 3 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wheatland No. 3
The primary purpose of Wheatland No. 3 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 Offstream near Fort Laramie.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4,792 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100,271 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Fort Laramie |
| River/Stream | Laramie River Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.89222, -105.72750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100,271 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100,271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71,319 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,792 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHEATLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00011 |
| Federal ID | WY00011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |