Nichols No. 2
Nichols No. 2 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Nichols No. 2
The primary purpose of Nichols 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 Table Mountain, Llc (private). It impounds the Mueller Draw, Trib La Prele Cr near Douglas.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 549 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 08/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Douglas |
| River/Stream | Mueller Draw, Trib La Prele Cr |
| Coordinates | 42.77528, -105.54778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 549 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,295 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TABLE MOUNTAIN, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00067 |
| Federal ID | WY00067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |