Gorman No. 2 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 270 ft long, taller than 76% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Gorman No. 2
The primary purpose of Gorman No. 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kurtis K. Carrie B. Steinhorst (private). It impounds the Bar N Draw near Decker, Mt.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 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 04/05/2021.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Decker, Mt |
| River/Stream | Bar N Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.92150, -106.84450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kurtis K. Carrie B. Steinhorst |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00704 |
| Federal ID | WY00704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |