East Side No. 2
East Side No. 2 is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About East Side No. 2
The primary purpose of East Side 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 Nine Mile Land Company (private). It impounds the South Five Mile Creek near Douglas.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Douglas |
| River/Stream | South Five Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.76333, -105.50222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NINE MILE LAND COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00192 |
| Federal ID | WY00192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |