Cross Creek
Cross Creek is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cross Creek
The primary purpose of Cross Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Garber Agri Business (private). It impounds the Cross Creek near Beckton.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 824 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 06/27/2024.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Beckton |
| River/Stream | Cross Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.50400, -107.21000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 824 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 824 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 824 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GARBER AGRI BUSINESS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01339 |
| Federal ID | WY01339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |