Enl. Willow Creek No. 2
Key Takeaway
Enl. Willow Creek No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 89.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00148 |
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
MONAGHAN FARMS, INC.
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Enl. Willow Creek No. 2?
Enl. Willow Creek 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. Willow Creek No. 2?
Enl. Willow Creek No. 2 is owned by MONAGHAN FARMS, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Enl. Willow Creek No. 2 built?
Enl. Willow Creek No. 2 was completed in 1981, making it 45 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. Willow Creek No. 2?
Enl. Willow Creek No. 2 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 Enl. Willow Creek No. 2?
Enl. Willow Creek No. 2 has a dam height of 42 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. Willow Creek No. 2 last inspected?
Enl. Willow Creek No. 2 was last inspected on July 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.