Smith Ranch - Highland Satellite No. 2 Dam
Smith Ranch - Highland Satellite No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Smith Ranch - Highland Satellite No. 2 Dam
Smith Ranch - Highland Satellite No. 2 Dam is a dam in Converse, Wyoming. The dam is owned by Cameco (power Resources, Inc.) (private). It impounds the None near Douglas.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 472 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/09/2017.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Douglas |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 43.10139, -105.57440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CAMECO (POWER RESOURCES, INC.) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY83120 |
| Federal ID | WY83120 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |