Kemp Creek is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 690 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kemp Creek
The primary purpose of Kemp Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by S.k. Johnston, Jr. (private). It impounds the Kemp Springs Draw near Access Road.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 09/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Access Road |
| River/Stream | Kemp Springs Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.65040, -106.99130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,181 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | S.k. Johnston, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02443 |
| Federal ID | WY02443 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |