Bull Creek
Bull Creek is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bull Creek
The primary purpose of Bull Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Whn Water & Land, Llc (private). It impounds the Bull Creek, Trib Of Crow Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 147 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,378 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 05/24/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| River/Stream | Bull Creek, Trib Of Crow Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.91870, -104.17420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,378 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,378 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,643 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 147 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHN WATER & LAND, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01506 |
| Federal ID | WY01506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |