Ketelsen #9-219-2
Ketelsen #9-219-2 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ketelsen #9-219-2
The primary purpose of Ketelsen #9-219-2 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Forest Service (federal). It impounds the Little Rat Cr Or Dottie Mae Dr.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 06/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| River/Stream | Little Rat Cr Or Dottie Mae Dr |
| Coordinates | 43.24680, -105.08710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 981 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FOREST SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01725 |
| Federal ID | WY01725 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |