Enl. Bell Nob No. 2
Key Takeaway
Enl. Bell Nob No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 81.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 393 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | WY02457 |
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
CAMPBELL COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Enl. Bell Nob No. 2?
Enl. Bell Nob 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 Enl. Bell Nob No. 2?
Enl. Bell Nob No. 2 is owned by CAMPBELL COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Enl. Bell Nob No. 2 built?
Enl. Bell Nob No. 2 was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Enl. Bell Nob No. 2?
Enl. Bell Nob No. 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Enl. Bell Nob No. 2?
Enl. Bell Nob No. 2 has a dam height of 36 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 Enl. Bell Nob No. 2 last inspected?
Enl. Bell Nob No. 2 was last inspected on May 1, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.