Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 2
Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 2 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 2
The primary purpose of Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by X-x Ranch, Llc, Att: David Hannahs (private). It impounds the Herbs Creek near Wyola Mt.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 459 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 05/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Wyola Mt |
| River/Stream | Herbs Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.98167, -107.52333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 459 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | X-X RANCH, LLC, ATT: DAVID HANNAHS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00698 |
| Federal ID | WY00698 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |