Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2
Key Takeaway
Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 is classified as significant hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 877 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | WY00037 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
RED BALDY RANCH C/O ED FERGUSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2?
Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2?
Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 is owned by RED BALDY RANCH C/O ED FERGUSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 built?
Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2?
Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2?
Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 has a dam height of 31 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 Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 last inspected?
Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 was last inspected on September 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.