Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2
Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 is an earth dam located in Laramie County, Wyoming, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2
The primary purpose of Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Red Baldy Ranch C/o Ed Ferguson (private). It impounds the Crow Creek near Hereford, Colorado.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 121 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,801 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 320 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/02/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Nearest City | Hereford, Colorado |
| River/Stream | Crow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.12667, -104.63667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,801 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,801 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 877 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RED BALDY RANCH C/O ED FERGUSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00037 |
| Federal ID | WY00037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |