Stevens No. 2
Stevens No. 2 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stevens No. 2
The primary purpose of Stevens 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 Circle P Ranch, Llc (private). It impounds the Clear Creek near Arvada.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 626 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 594 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 08/23/2022.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Arvada |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.46390, -106.56880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 626 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 594 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 594 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Max Discharge | 872 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CIRCLE P RANCH, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00599 |
| Federal ID | WY00599 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |