Jepson No. 2
Jepson No. 2 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jepson No. 2
The primary purpose of Jepson 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 Es Land & Livestock, Llc & Boogie Land Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Little Willow Creek near Reclusa Ranch.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,208 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 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 | Reclusa Ranch |
| River/Stream | Little Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.84000, -106.19722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,208 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,823 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ES LAND & LIVESTOCK, LLC & BOOGIE LAND COMPANY, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02398 |
| Federal ID | WY02398 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |