Satellite No. 2 Purge Storage
Satellite No. 2 Purge Storage is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Satellite No. 2 Purge Storage
The primary purpose of Satellite No. 2 Purge Storage is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Power Resorces Inc (private). It impounds the Bob Draw And Various Wells near Edgemont, Sd.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 2,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 549 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 05/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Edgemont, Sd |
| River/Stream | Bob Draw And Various Wells |
| Coordinates | 43.10222, -105.57306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 549 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 549 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | POWER RESORCES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00949 |
| Federal ID | WY00949 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |