Mitch
Mitch is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mitch
The primary purpose of Mitch is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mark & Joan Busenitz (private). It impounds the North Fork Cracker Creek near Camp Creek, Sd.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 173 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 07/25/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Camp Creek, Sd |
| River/Stream | North Fork Cracker Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.78389, -105.08639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARK & JOAN BUSENITZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01082 |
| Federal ID | WY01082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |