Ross Recovery Cell 8
Ross Recovery Cell 8 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 2019. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ross Recovery Cell 8
The primary purpose of Ross Recovery Cell 8 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ross Recovery Inc (private). It impounds the Ross Draw near N/a.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 3,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 227 acre-feet. Completed in 2019, 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 04/05/2021.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | N/a |
| River/Stream | Ross Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.35170, -105.79820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2019 (7 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROSS RECOVERY INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02608 |
| Federal ID | WY02608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |