Lazy G Ranch Dam #2

About Lazy G Ranch Dam #2

The primary purpose of Lazy G Ranch Dam #2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Richard A Kury (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Petersville.

The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2023.

At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.

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