Cook No. 2
Cook No. 2 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cook No. 2
The primary purpose of Cook No. 2 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 Wall Canyon Ranch (private). It impounds the Wall Rock Creek near Hwy 34.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 346 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 08/15/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Hwy 34 |
| River/Stream | Wall Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.57222, -105.51472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 346 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WALL CANYON RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02270 |
| Federal ID | WY02270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |