Roger's Folly No. 2 dam
Roger's Folly No. 2
Roger's Folly No. 2 is a private-owned Earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, specifically in Ranch House along the Schlicht Draw river. Built in 1964 by designer Laverne Nelson, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and most importantly, fish and wildlife pond. With a structural height of 20 feet and a length of 352 feet, Roger's Folly No. 2 has a storage capacity of 181 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 15.1 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam has a moderate risk level of 3. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 320 feet, and the maximum discharge capacity is 1397 cfs. The last inspection conducted in August 2018 revealed no significant issues, and the dam is maintained under the oversight of the Wyoming State Engineer's Office. With a drainage area of 8 square miles, Roger's Folly No. 2 plays a crucial role in supporting local fish and wildlife habitats while also providing recreational opportunities for the community.
In the event of an emergency, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, raising concerns about the preparedness for potential risks. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers and is subject to state regulations and inspections. With its unique design and importance for fish and wildlife conservation, Roger's Folly No. 2 stands as a testament to the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship in managing water resources and climate impacts.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Roger's Folly No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Powder River Below Pass Creek | 50 cfs | → |
| North Fork Powder River Near Hazelton | 3 cfs | → |
| Powder River At Sussex | 144 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Buffalo | 33 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Powder River Near Barnum | 22 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Near Buffalo | 70 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roger's Folly No. 2.
Track Roger's Folly No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Roger's Folly No. 2
Where does the data for Roger's Folly No. 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Roger's Folly No. 2.