Auzqui No. 2
Key Takeaway
Auzqui No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 264 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00487 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
AUZQUI RANCH, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Auzqui No. 2?
Auzqui No. 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Auzqui No. 2?
Auzqui No. 2 is owned by AUZQUI RANCH, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Auzqui No. 2 built?
Auzqui No. 2 was completed in 1953, making it 73 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Auzqui No. 2?
Auzqui No. 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Auzqui No. 2?
Auzqui No. 2 has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Auzqui No. 2 last inspected?
Auzqui No. 2 was last inspected on June 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.