Treichler & Parsons
Treichler & Parsons is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Treichler & Parsons
The primary purpose of Treichler & Parsons is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sheeley Ranch (private). It impounds the Five Mile Crk, Tr Tongue River.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 316 acre-feet. Completed in 1895, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| River/Stream | Five Mile Crk, Tr Tongue River |
| Coordinates | 44.93944, -107.29944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SHEELEY RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01932 |
| Federal ID | WY01932 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |