Pfister No. 2
Key Takeaway
Pfister No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 28.8% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 1,076 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | WY00736 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
JACK PFISTER RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pfister No. 2?
Pfister 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 Pfister No. 2?
Pfister No. 2 is owned by JACK PFISTER RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pfister No. 2 built?
Pfister No. 2 was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Pfister No. 2?
Pfister No. 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pfister No. 2?
Pfister No. 2 has a dam height of 22 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 Pfister No. 2 last inspected?
Pfister No. 2 was last inspected on August 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.