Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir

FRANKS DRAW· Converse, Wyoming· Built 2019· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2019 and is 7 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 17.2% in WY)
Dam Length2,590 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2019 (7 years old)
NID IDWY02613

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 30, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir?

Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir 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 Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir?

Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir is owned by CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir built?

Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir was completed in 2019, making it 7 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 Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir?

Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir?

Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir has a dam height of 18 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 Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir last inspected?

Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir was last inspected on July 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.