West
West is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About West
The primary purpose of West is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Douglas West (private). It impounds the Flat Creek near Camp Crook.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 893 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 196 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 07/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Camp Crook |
| River/Stream | Flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.92400, -105.04300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 893 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DOUGLAS WEST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00981 |
| Federal ID | WY00981 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |