Sundby No. 2 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 355 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Sundby No. 2
The primary purpose of Sundby 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 Laramie River Holdings, LLC C/ O Arthur Sigel (private). It impounds the Barkley Creek near Laramie.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 355 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 07/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Laramie |
| River/Stream | Barkley Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.21722, -106.06639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Laramie River Holdings, LLC C/ O Arthur Sigel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00087 |
| Federal ID | WY00087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |