Pilch 14-2 Pit is a privately owned earth dam located in Sheridan, Wyoming, along the Ash Draw river.
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Completed in 2003, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.66 acres. The dam stands at a height of 26 feet, with a hydraulic height of 23 feet, and a length of 2450 feet.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 4 feet, and it has a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in March 2020. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to state regulation and inspection by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office. The risk assessment for Pilch 14-2 Pit is moderate, with no emergency action plan prepared at the time of data update in March 2022.
Overall, Pilch 14-2 Pit represents an important water resource infrastructure for irrigation in the region, with a moderate risk assessment level. The dam's location in a rural area and its relatively low hazard potential highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safe operation for the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
2450 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
ASH DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.66 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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19cfs |
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195cfs |
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123cfs |
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383cfs |
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|
118cfs |
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|
48cfs |
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Sheridan KOA
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Tongue River Reservoir State Park
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Washington Park - Sheridan
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