Rucki
Rucki is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rucki
The primary purpose of Rucki is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Gorgeous George (private). It impounds the Little Badger Creek near Badger Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 07/29/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Badger Creek |
| River/Stream | Little Badger Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.93430, -106.75050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 507 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GORGEOUS GEORGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02559 |
| Federal ID | WY02559 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |