Helen Dixon No. 2
Helen Dixon No. 2 is an earth dam located in Niobrara County, Wyoming, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Helen Dixon No. 2
The primary purpose of Helen Dixon 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 Clayton Dixon (private). It impounds the Garland Draw near Edgemont, Sd.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 353 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 136 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 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 09/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Nearest City | Edgemont, Sd |
| River/Stream | Garland Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.43400, -104.65000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 353 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLAYTON DIXON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00579 |
| Federal ID | WY00579 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |