Loren Ramsey Fish
Loren Ramsey Fish is an earth dam located in Platte County, Wyoming, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Loren Ramsey Fish
The primary purpose of Loren Ramsey Fish is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Hadley Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the David Creek Offstream near Torrington.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 09/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Torrington |
| River/Stream | David Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 42.23417, -105.04722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 484 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | HADLEY RANCH LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00079 |
| Federal ID | WY00079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |