Raper Draw
Key Takeaway
Raper Draw is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 231 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00537 |
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
FADDIS KENNEDY CATTLE CO
Private
Nearby Dams
Sand Draw
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 45 ft22 - 36
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 90 ftYates Coal Gulch 24-16
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 28 ftGovernment No. 1 Stock
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 30 ftEnl. Dixon
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 35 ftWestern Gas Resources No. 8
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 50 ftWill
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 33 ftFish Stockwater
Johnson, WY
Low Hazard 44 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Raper Draw?
Raper Draw 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 Raper Draw?
Raper Draw is owned by FADDIS KENNEDY CATTLE CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Raper Draw built?
Raper Draw was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Raper Draw?
Raper Draw serves the following purposes: 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 Raper Draw?
Raper Draw has a dam height of 29 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 Raper Draw last inspected?
Raper Draw was last inspected on September 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.