Enl. Dixon
Enl. Dixon is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Enl. Dixon
The primary purpose of Enl. Dixon is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usdi Blm (federal). It impounds the Dixon Draw near Arvada.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 314 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 06/05/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Arvada |
| River/Stream | Dixon Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.29833, -106.26889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,787 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00512 |
| Federal ID | WY00512 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |