Bethurem
Bethurem is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, built in 1918. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bethurem
The primary purpose of Bethurem is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gifford Ranch, Llc. (private). It impounds the Crystal Creek near Bighorn.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1918, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Nearest City | Bighorn |
| River/Stream | Crystal Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.70250, -108.09370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GIFFORD RANCH, LLC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01137 |
| Federal ID | WY01137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |