Highway

SHED DRAW· Johnson, Wyoming· Built 1973· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Highway is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 77.4% in WY)
Dam Length402 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDWY01040

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: April 24, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

TIM & SUSAN MOYES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Highway?

Highway 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 Highway?

Highway is owned by TIM & SUSAN MOYES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Highway built?

Highway was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Highway?

Highway serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Highway?

Highway has a dam height of 34 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 Highway last inspected?

Highway was last inspected on April 24, 2019. 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.