Warner No. 2 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 515 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Warner No. 2
The primary purpose of Warner 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 Wagonhound Land & Livestock (private). It impounds the Five Mile Creek near Douglas.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Douglas |
| River/Stream | Five Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.79139, -105.47278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wagonhound Land & Livestock |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00284 |
| Federal ID | WY00284 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |