Rule Wetland North

Rule Wetland North is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Rule Wetland North

The primary purpose of Rule Wetland North 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 Tom D. & Barbara A. Rule (private). It impounds the Field Draw near County Road.

The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.

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 05/03/2023.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyJohnson
Nearest CityCounty Road
River/StreamField Draw
Coordinates44.34361, -106.64333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length1,560 ft
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage216 acre-ft
Max Storage216 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,246 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerTOM D. & BARBARA A. RULE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY02241
Federal IDWY02241
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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