Smith No. 2
Smith No. 2 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Smith No. 2
The primary purpose of Smith 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 Rafter L Ranch Corp C/o Larry Smith (private). It impounds the Willow Creek near Arvada.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 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 06/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Arvada |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.85530, -106.85460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RAFTER L RANCH CORP C/O LARRY SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00538 |
| Federal ID | WY00538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |