Bush
Bush is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bush
The primary purpose of Bush is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by F. A. Bush Inc. (private). It impounds the Bush Creek near Camp Creek, Sd.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 2,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 141 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 06/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Camp Creek, Sd |
| River/Stream | Bush Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.87028, -104.76000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 686 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | F. A. BUSH INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01089 |
| Federal ID | WY01089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |