Kruger Lake
Kruger Lake is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kruger Lake
The primary purpose of Kruger Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Richard J. Swenson (private). It impounds the Kruger Creek near Belle Fourche.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 188 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Belle Fourche |
| River/Stream | Kruger Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.77917, -104.18111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RICHARD J. SWENSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02113 |
| Federal ID | WY02113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |