Mcmillen No. 3
Mcmillen No. 3 is an earth dam located in Goshen County, Wyoming, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mcmillen No. 3
The primary purpose of Mcmillen No. 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kyle T. & Taryn L. Kilty (private). It impounds the Dry Creek near Morrill, Neb.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 04/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Goshen |
| Nearest City | Morrill, Neb |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.76917, -104.18056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KYLE T. & TARYN L. KILTY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00116 |
| Federal ID | WY00116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |