Kruger Creek
Kruger Creek is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kruger Creek
The primary purpose of Kruger Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jensen Ranch, Llc (private). It impounds the Kruger Creek near Belle Fourche Sd.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 673 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/23/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Belle Fourche Sd |
| River/Stream | Kruger Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.77500, -104.14250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 673 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 673 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 673 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 986 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JENSEN RANCH, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01489 |
| Federal ID | WY01489 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |