Rattlesnake No. 1

RATTLESNAKE SPRING DRAW· Johnson, Wyoming· Built 1969· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Rattlesnake No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.1% in WY)
Dam Length469 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDWY00751

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: June 23, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

LAZY A RANCH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rattlesnake No. 1?

Rattlesnake No. 1 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 Rattlesnake No. 1?

Rattlesnake No. 1 is owned by LAZY A RANCH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rattlesnake No. 1 built?

Rattlesnake No. 1 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Rattlesnake No. 1?

Rattlesnake No. 1 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 Rattlesnake No. 1?

Rattlesnake No. 1 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 Rattlesnake No. 1 last inspected?

Rattlesnake No. 1 was last inspected on June 23, 2021. 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.