Kaufmann
Kaufmann is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kaufmann
The primary purpose of Kaufmann is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Red Path Ranch, Llc (private). It impounds the Jeffers No. One Draw near Ucross.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 708 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 196 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 06/09/2023.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Ucross |
| River/Stream | Jeffers No. One Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.53944, -106.74750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 708 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RED PATH RANCH, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00654 |
| Federal ID | WY00654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |