Roger's Folly No. 2
Roger's Folly No. 2 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Roger's Folly No. 2
The primary purpose of Roger's Folly 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 Roduner Cattle, Inc. (private). It impounds the Schlicht Draw near Ranch House.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 352 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 06/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Ranch House |
| River/Stream | Schlicht Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.95111, -106.68889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 352 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,397 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RODUNER CATTLE, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02435 |
| Federal ID | WY02435 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |