Helen Dixon No. 2
Key Takeaway
Helen Dixon No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 50.7% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 353 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00579 |
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
CLAYTON DIXON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Helen Dixon No. 2?
Helen Dixon 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 Helen Dixon No. 2?
Helen Dixon No. 2 is owned by CLAYTON DIXON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Helen Dixon No. 2 built?
Helen Dixon No. 2 was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Helen Dixon No. 2?
Helen Dixon 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 Helen Dixon No. 2?
Helen Dixon No. 2 has a dam height of 27 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 Helen Dixon No. 2 last inspected?
Helen Dixon No. 2 was last inspected on September 8, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.