Higgins No. 2 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 894 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 Higgins No. 2
The primary purpose of Higgins 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 Elaine Reed (private). It impounds the Dry Creek near Orpha.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 894 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Completed in 1908, 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 05/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Orpha |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.80700, -105.83090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 894 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Elaine Reed |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00364 |
| Federal ID | WY00364 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |