Enl. Sutherland
Enl. Sutherland is an earth dam located in Laramie County, Wyoming, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Enl. Sutherland
The primary purpose of Enl. Sutherland is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sutherland Brothers Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the South Fork Of South Crow near Hwy 210.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 05/21/2021.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Nearest City | Hwy 210 |
| River/Stream | South Fork Of South Crow |
| Coordinates | 41.11280, -105.18310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SUTHERLAND BROTHERS RANCH LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01995 |
| Federal ID | WY01995 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |