Lsrcd Section 13

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.

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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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyBig Horn
Nearest CityCounty Road
River/StreamBlue Eagle Creek
Coordinates44.36250, -107.69810

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage113 acre-ft
Max Storage113 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge1,060 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDOUBLE EAGLE PETROLEUM COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/30/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY02438
Federal IDWY02438
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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