Ridge Place No. 2
Ridge Place No. 2 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ridge Place No. 2
The primary purpose of Ridge Place 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 Folded Hills Land Llc (private). It impounds the Sand Draw.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 1,106 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 243 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 07/27/2024.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Sand Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.22389, -106.71944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,106 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FOLDED HILLS LAND LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01278 |
| Federal ID | WY01278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |