Brannan No. 2

BEAR CREEK· Sweetwater, Wyoming· Built 1937· Earth· 8 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Brannan No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.8% in WY)
Dam Length2,585 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage401 acre-ft
Normal Storage375 acre-ft
Surface Area111 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)
NID IDWY01223

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: May 16, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

BLAIR & HAY LAND & LIVESTOCK COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brannan No. 2?

Brannan 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 Brannan No. 2?

Brannan No. 2 is owned by BLAIR & HAY LAND & LIVESTOCK COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brannan No. 2 built?

Brannan No. 2 was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Brannan No. 2?

Brannan No. 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brannan No. 2?

Brannan No. 2 has a dam height of 8 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 Brannan No. 2 last inspected?

Brannan No. 2 was last inspected on May 16, 2022. 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.