Busch
Busch is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Busch
The primary purpose of Busch is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Laprele Irrigation District (private). It impounds the La Prele Creek near Guernsey.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 865 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 08/10/2023.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Guernsey |
| River/Stream | La Prele Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.74694, -105.43944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 865 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,812 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAPRELE IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00313 |
| Federal ID | WY00313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |