Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2

PERALTO DITCH· Sheridan, Wyoming· Built 1957· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 13.2% in WY)
Dam Length165 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage254 acre-ft
Normal Storage146 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
Year Modified1988
NID IDWY01350

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 20, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

COLORADO COLONY DITCH COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2?

Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2?

Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 is owned by COLORADO COLONY DITCH COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 built?

Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 was completed in 1957, making it 69 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2?

Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2?

Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 last inspected?

Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 was last inspected on August 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.