Pond 2 (dam A) is an earth dam located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, built in 2015. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 8,000 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Pond 2 (dam A)
The primary purpose of Pond 2 (dam A) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sisecam (private). It impounds the Trib. Green River near Green River.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 8,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 142 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,500 acre-feet. Completed in 2015, 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 06/05/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Nearest City | Green River |
| River/Stream | Trib. Green River |
| Coordinates | 41.73260, -109.69930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Sisecam |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02577 |
| Federal ID | WY02577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |