Jepson No. 2
Key Takeaway
Jepson No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 19.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,208 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,823 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | WY02398 |
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
ES LAND & LIVESTOCK, LLC & BOOGIE LAND COMPANY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jepson No. 2?
Jepson 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 Jepson No. 2?
Jepson No. 2 is owned by ES LAND & LIVESTOCK, LLC & BOOGIE LAND COMPANY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jepson No. 2 built?
Jepson No. 2 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Jepson No. 2?
Jepson No. 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jepson No. 2?
Jepson No. 2 has a dam height of 19 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 Jepson No. 2 last inspected?
Jepson No. 2 was last inspected on May 3, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.