Bush Ranch
Bush Ranch is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bush Ranch
The primary purpose of Bush Ranch is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by F. A. Bush, Inc. (private). It impounds the North Fork Little Missouri near Camp Creek, Sd.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 3,025 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 867 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Camp Creek, Sd |
| River/Stream | North Fork Little Missouri |
| Coordinates | 44.91040, -104.76660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,025 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | F. A. BUSH, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00932 |
| Federal ID | WY00932 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |