Bischoff Creek
Bischoff Creek is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bischoff Creek
The primary purpose of Bischoff Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cottonwood Canyon Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Black Hills Draw near Kane.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 427 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 06/23/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Nearest City | Kane |
| River/Stream | Black Hills Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.75490, -108.16750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 427 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | COTTONWOOD CANYON RANCH LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01340 |
| Federal ID | WY01340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |