Tract 37

Tract 37 is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Tract 37

The primary purpose of Tract 37 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 No Fk Little Missouri River near Alzada, Mt.

The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 302 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,964 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 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 09/07/2023.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyCrook
Nearest CityAlzada, Mt
River/StreamNo Fk Little Missouri River
Coordinates44.88833, -104.84028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,964 acre-ft
Max Storage3,964 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,454 acre-ft
Surface Area302 acres
Drainage Area130 sq mi
Max Discharge50,486 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerF. A. BUSH, INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/07/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY01494
Federal IDWY01494
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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