Kiewit Stockade Creek No. 1
Kiewit Stockade Creek No. 1 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kiewit Stockade Creek No. 1
The primary purpose of Kiewit Stockade Creek 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 X-x Ranch, Llc, Att: David Hannahs (private). It impounds the Gay Or Stockade Creek near Wyola, Mt.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 203 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 05/23/2024.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Wyola, Mt |
| River/Stream | Gay Or Stockade Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.98222, -107.54028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | X-X RANCH, LLC, ATT: DAVID HANNAHS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00691 |
| Federal ID | WY00691 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |