Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control
Key Takeaway
Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 92.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 801 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,572 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02450 |
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
NAVAJO TRANSITIONAL ENERGY COMPANY LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control?
Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control 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 Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control?
Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control is owned by NAVAJO TRANSITIONAL ENERGY COMPANY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control built?
Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control?
Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control?
Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control has a dam height of 47 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 Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control last inspected?
Horse Creek No. 2 Flood Control was last inspected on October 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.