Marlatt
Marlatt is an earth dam located in Goshen County, Wyoming, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Marlatt
The primary purpose of Marlatt is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by George Marlatt & Son, Inc (private). It impounds the Marlatt Spring near Morrill, Nebraska.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 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 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Goshen |
| Nearest City | Morrill, Nebraska |
| River/Stream | Marlatt Spring |
| Coordinates | 41.89470, -104.28310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GEORGE MARLATT & SON, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00102 |
| Federal ID | WY00102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |