Pole Creek Irrigation
Pole Creek Irrigation is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pole Creek Irrigation
The primary purpose of Pole Creek Irrigation is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Roduner Cattle, Inc. (private). It impounds the Pole Creek near Hwy 87.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 1,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 846 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 06/06/2023.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Hwy 87 |
| River/Stream | Pole Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.98667, -106.71944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 846 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 846 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 606 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,515 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RODUNER CATTLE, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01185 |
| Federal ID | WY01185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |