Mcmillen No. 2
Key Takeaway
Mcmillen No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 19.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 969 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00115 |
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
KYLE T. & TARYN L. KILTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcmillen No. 2?
Mcmillen 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 Mcmillen No. 2?
Mcmillen No. 2 is owned by KYLE T. & TARYN L. KILTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcmillen No. 2 built?
Mcmillen No. 2 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Mcmillen No. 2?
Mcmillen 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 Mcmillen No. 2?
Mcmillen 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 Mcmillen No. 2 last inspected?
Mcmillen No. 2 was last inspected on April 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.