Hannah Mahoney No. 2

MUDDY CREEK· Carbon, Wyoming· Built 1909· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Hannah Mahoney No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1909 and is 117 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 28.8% in WY)
Dam Length590 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)
Year Modified2001
NID IDWY00378

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: October 5, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

FERRIS MOUNTAIN RANCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hannah Mahoney No. 2?

Hannah Mahoney 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 Hannah Mahoney No. 2?

Hannah Mahoney No. 2 is owned by FERRIS MOUNTAIN RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hannah Mahoney No. 2 built?

Hannah Mahoney No. 2 was completed in 1909, making it 117 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 Hannah Mahoney No. 2?

Hannah Mahoney 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 Hannah Mahoney No. 2?

Hannah Mahoney No. 2 has a dam height of 22 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 Hannah Mahoney No. 2 last inspected?

Hannah Mahoney No. 2 was last inspected on October 5, 2021. 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.