Kirby Creek
Kirby Creek is an earth dam located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kirby Creek
The primary purpose of Kirby Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kirby Creek Ranch Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Kirby Creek near Kirby.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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 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 05/31/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Hot Springs |
| Nearest City | Kirby |
| River/Stream | Kirby Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.72588, -107.98049 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KIRBY CREEK RANCH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01060 |
| Federal ID | WY01060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |