Reynolds No. 2
Reynolds No. 2 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reynolds No. 2
The primary purpose of Reynolds No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sunlight Ranch Company (private). It impounds the Twin Creek near Wy0la, Mt.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century 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 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 08/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Wy0la, Mt |
| River/Stream | Twin Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.97833, -107.37778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SUNLIGHT RANCH COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00474 |
| Federal ID | WY00474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |