Casper Parks No.2
Casper Parks No.2 is an earth dam located in Natrona County, Wyoming, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Casper Parks No.2
The primary purpose of Casper Parks 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 City Of Casper, Attn: V. H. Mcdonald (local government). It impounds the Holman Draw near Casper.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Nearest City | Casper |
| River/Stream | Holman Draw |
| Coordinates | 42.82890, -106.31950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 497 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF CASPER, ATTN: V. H. MCDONALD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02053 |
| Federal ID | WY02053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |