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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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountySheridan
River/StreamFive Mile Crk, Tr Tongue River
Coordinates44.93944, -107.29944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage316 acre-ft
Max Storage316 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSHEELEY RANCH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY01932
Federal IDWY01932
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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