V. E. Lissolo Irrigation is an earth dam located in Weston County, Wyoming, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 530 ft long, taller than 68% 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 V. E. Lissolo Irrigation
The primary purpose of V. E. Lissolo Irrigation is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Plum Creek Ranch, LLC & Wyo. State Land Off. (private). It impounds the W Plum Or Big Plum Creek near Skull Creek Oil Field.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 05/23/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Weston |
| Nearest City | Skull Creek Oil Field |
| River/Stream | W Plum Or Big Plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.01330, -104.25980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Plum Creek Ranch, LLC & Wyo. State Land Off. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00606 |
| Federal ID | WY00606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |