Rush
Rush is an earth dam located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rush
The primary purpose of Rush is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Beverly Ann Shumway (private). It impounds the Mud Creek near See Remarks.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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 04/14/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Hot Springs |
| Nearest City | See Remarks |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.68050, -108.33820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BEVERLY ANN SHUMWAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00899 |
| Federal ID | WY00899 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |