Lsrcd Section 13 is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 750 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Lsrcd Section 13
The primary purpose of Lsrcd Section 13 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Double Eagle Petroleum Company (private). It impounds the Blue Eagle Creek near County Road.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 06/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Nearest City | County Road |
| River/Stream | Blue Eagle Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.36250, -107.69810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,060 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Double Eagle Petroleum Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02438 |
| Federal ID | WY02438 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |