Neil
Neil is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Neil
The primary purpose of Neil is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by V Bar F Cattle Company (private). It impounds the Canopy Draw near Unnamed Ranch In Sec 2.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 428 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, 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 08/10/2021.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Unnamed Ranch In Sec 2 |
| River/Stream | Canopy Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.40361, -106.34167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 428 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,192 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | V BAR F CATTLE COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02456 |
| Federal ID | WY02456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |