Roger'S Folly No. 2
Key Takeaway
Roger'S Folly No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 21.5% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 352 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,397 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02435 |
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
RODUNER CATTLE, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roger'S Folly No. 2?
Roger'S Folly 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 Roger'S Folly No. 2?
Roger'S Folly No. 2 is owned by RODUNER CATTLE, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roger'S Folly No. 2 built?
Roger'S Folly No. 2 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Roger'S Folly No. 2?
Roger'S Folly No. 2 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roger'S Folly No. 2?
Roger'S Folly No. 2 has a dam height of 20 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 Roger'S Folly No. 2 last inspected?
Roger'S Folly No. 2 was last inspected on June 7, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.