Reynolds No. 2
Reynolds No. 2 is an earth dam located in Natrona County, Wyoming, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Reynolds No. 2
The primary purpose of Reynolds 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 Mckenzie Kate Harlan (private). It impounds the Shalerock Draw near Casper.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 3,362 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 168 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,451 acre-feet. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | Casper |
| River/Stream | Shalerock Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.14910, -106.64500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,451 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,451 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,008 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 168 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MCKENZIE KATE HARLAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00225 |
| Federal ID | WY00225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |