Lance Creek No. 2
Lance Creek No. 2 is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lance Creek No. 2
The primary purpose of Lance Creek 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 Joss Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Lance Creek near Lance Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 05/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Lance Creek |
| River/Stream | Lance Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.85528, -104.74750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOSS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00418 |
| Federal ID | WY00418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |