Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir
Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 2019. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir
The primary purpose of Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chesapeake Operating, Llc (private). It impounds the Franks Draw near N/a.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 2019, 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 07/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | N/a |
| River/Stream | Franks Draw |
| Coordinates | 42.87468, -105.15190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,590 ft |
| Year Completed | 2019 (7 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02613 |
| Federal ID | WY02613 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |