J-j No. 3
J-j No. 3 is a rockfill dam located in Sublette County, Wyoming, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About J-j No. 3
The primary purpose of J-j No. 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by East Fork Livestock, Inc. (joe Bousman) (private). It impounds the Pocket Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 262 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Completed in 1927, 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 06/25/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sublette |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Pocket Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.72020, -109.43140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 262 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EAST FORK LIVESTOCK, INC. (JOE BOUSMAN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01367 |
| Federal ID | WY01367 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |