Taylor No. 2
Taylor No. 2 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Taylor No. 2
The primary purpose of Taylor 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 Emerald Park Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Sand Creek near Ucross.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 296 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/22/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Ucross |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.40111, -106.74528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 296 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EMERALD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02224 |
| Federal ID | WY02224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |