Wagon Hound
Wagon Hound is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wagon Hound
The primary purpose of Wagon Hound is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fiddleback Ranch (private). It impounds the Wagon Hound Creek near Edgemont, Sd.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 331 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Edgemont, Sd |
| River/Stream | Wagon Hound Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.46212, -104.91944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FIDDLEBACK RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00723 |
| Federal ID | WY00723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |