Soda Lake Draw No. 1
Soda Lake Draw No. 1 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Soda Lake Draw No. 1
The primary purpose of Soda Lake Draw No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Us Fish & Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Meeboer Draw near Laramie.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 299 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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. 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 07/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Laramie |
| River/Stream | Meeboer Draw |
| Coordinates | 41.21420, -105.79360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00155 |
| Federal ID | WY00155 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |