Frost No. 2
Frost No. 2 is an earth dam located in Park County, Wyoming, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frost No. 2
The primary purpose of Frost 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 Michael Catterton (private). It impounds the Green Creek near Cody.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 08/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Cody |
| River/Stream | Green Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.44361, -109.50083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MICHAEL CATTERTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01106 |
| Federal ID | WY01106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |