Ridge Place No. 2
Key Takeaway
Ridge Place No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 94.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,106 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | WY01278 |
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
TIM & SUSAN MOYES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ridge Place No. 2?
Ridge Place 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 Ridge Place No. 2?
Ridge Place No. 2 is owned by TIM & SUSAN MOYES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ridge Place No. 2 built?
Ridge Place No. 2 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Ridge Place No. 2?
Ridge Place No. 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Ridge Place No. 2?
Ridge Place No. 2 has a dam height of 53 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 Ridge Place No. 2 last inspected?
Ridge Place No. 2 was last inspected on April 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.