Reese
Reese is an earth dam located in Platte County, Wyoming, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reese
The primary purpose of Reese 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 Brad Reese (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek near Glendo Reservoir.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 125 square miles. Completed in 2007, 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 06/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Glendo Reservoir |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.59611, -104.94028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,265 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BRAD REESE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02473 |
| Federal ID | WY02473 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |