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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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | County Road |
| River/Stream | Field Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.34361, -106.64333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,560 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,246 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TOM D. & BARBARA A. RULE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02241 |
| Federal ID | WY02241 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |