Gorman No. 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Railroader Pilch 14-2 Pit
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
2 is a privately-owned earth dam located in Sheridan, Wyoming, along the BAR N DRAW river. Completed in 1963, this dam stands at 32 feet high and serves primarily for water supply purposes, with a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. The dam has a spillway width of 30 feet and a hazard potential rated as low, with a fair condition assessment as of April 2021.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Gorman No. 2 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and functionality for the surrounding community. With Liz Cheney as the Congressional Representative overseeing the area, the dam is part of the Omaha District managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure its continued operation and safety for water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
270 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
BAR N DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Prairie Dog Creek Near Acme
|
19cfs |
Tongue River At State Line Nr Decker Mt
|
173cfs |
Goose Creek Near Acme
|
123cfs |
Tongue River At Monarch
|
383cfs |
Tongue River At Tongue R Dam Nr Decker Mt
|
118cfs |
Tongue River Near Dayton
|
48cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Gorman No. 2