Wjs
Wjs is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wjs
The primary purpose of Wjs is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Schlautmann Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the S. Prong Wild Horse near Unnamed Ranch.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,030 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 05/02/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Unnamed Ranch |
| River/Stream | S. Prong Wild Horse |
| Coordinates | 43.89650, -105.75880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SCHLAUTMANN RANCH LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02300 |
| Federal ID | WY02300 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |