J.o. Mcdonald Wetland Pond #2
J.o. Mcdonald Wetland Pond #2 is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About J.o. Mcdonald Wetland Pond #2
The primary purpose of J.o. Mcdonald Wetland Pond #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 James O. Mcdonald (private). It impounds the J.o. Draw near Unnamed Ranch.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 316 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 05/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Unnamed Ranch |
| River/Stream | J.o. Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.88480, -104.79940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JAMES O. MCDONALD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02330 |
| Federal ID | WY02330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |