Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam
Key Takeaway
Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam is classified as high hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 95.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01771 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NORTH FORK IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam?
Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam?
Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam is owned by NORTH FORK IRRIGATION DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam built?
Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam?
Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam?
Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam has a dam height of 57 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 Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam last inspected?
Muddy Guard No. 2 South Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.