South Fork Bud Kimball is an earth dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 180 ft long, taller than 50% 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 South Fork Bud Kimball
The primary purpose of South Fork Bud Kimball is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usdi BLM (federal). It impounds the Fan Draw.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet.
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 08/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| River/Stream | Fan Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.89555, -107.48652 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Usdi BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02540 |
| Federal ID | WY02540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |