Joe Draw Jr.

BAR N DRAW· Sheridan, Wyoming· Built 2004· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Joe Draw Jr. is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY)
Dam Length602 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,480 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDWY02350

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: May 26, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO,DEQ

Ownership

PILCH RANCH, LLC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Joe Draw Jr.?

Joe Draw Jr. 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 Joe Draw Jr.?

Joe Draw Jr. is owned by PILCH RANCH, LLC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Joe Draw Jr. built?

Joe Draw Jr. was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Joe Draw Jr.?

Joe Draw Jr. serves the following purposes: Other, 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 Joe Draw Jr.?

Joe Draw Jr. has a dam height of 30 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 Joe Draw Jr. last inspected?

Joe Draw Jr. was last inspected on May 26, 2016. 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.