Driskill No. 1
Driskill No. 1 is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Driskill No. 1
The primary purpose of Driskill No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Shirley Cummings (private). It impounds the Lytle Creek near Belle Fourche, Sd.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 198 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 04/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Belle Fourche, Sd |
| River/Stream | Lytle Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.58389, -104.67500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SHIRLEY CUMMINGS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02305 |
| Federal ID | WY02305 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |