Thomas No. 2
Thomas No. 2 is an earth dam located in Weston County, Wyoming, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Thomas No. 2
The primary purpose of Thomas 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 Kennedy O. & Beth Kimsey (private). It impounds the Thomas Draw near Hulett.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Weston |
| Nearest City | Hulett |
| River/Stream | Thomas Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.15230, -104.87650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KENNEDY O. & BETH KIMSEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00991 |
| Federal ID | WY00991 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |