North Prong No. 1
North Prong No. 1 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About North Prong No. 1
The primary purpose of North Prong No. 1 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 Suranyi Ranch, Inc. (private). It impounds the N. Prong Wild Horse Creek near County Road.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 262 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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 03/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | County Road |
| River/Stream | N. Prong Wild Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.67450, -106.06820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 262 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SURANYI RANCH, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02285 |
| Federal ID | WY02285 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |