Pilch 14-2 Pit
Pilch 14-2 Pit is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pilch 14-2 Pit
The primary purpose of Pilch 14-2 Pit is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Summit Gas Resources Inc (private). It impounds the Ash Draw near County Road 114.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 2,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 03/27/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | County Road 114 |
| River/Stream | Ash Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.93950, -106.83270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SUMMIT GAS RESOURCES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02488 |
| Federal ID | WY02488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |