Reno
Reno is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reno
The primary purpose of Reno is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fort Reno, Llc (private). It impounds the Reno Creek near Arvada.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 249 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 05/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Arvada |
| River/Stream | Reno Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.83300, -106.25160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FORT RENO, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00594 |
| Federal ID | WY00594 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |