Chalk Buttes
Chalk Buttes is an earth dam located in Converse County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chalk Buttes
The primary purpose of Chalk Buttes is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Glen Russell (private). It impounds the Little Bed Tick Creek near Guernsey.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Nearest City | Guernsey |
| River/Stream | Little Bed Tick Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.73500, -105.41444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GLEN RUSSELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00268 |
| Federal ID | WY00268 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |