Buck Pasture
Buck Pasture is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Buck Pasture
The primary purpose of Buck Pasture is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Le Bar Ranch, Llc (private). It impounds the Middle Fk Walker Cr near Edgemont, Sd.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 471 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Edgemont, Sd |
| River/Stream | Middle Fk Walker Cr |
| Coordinates | 42.92278, -105.18806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 471 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LE BAR RANCH, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00722 |
| Federal ID | WY00722 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |