Chalk Buttes

LITTLE BED TICK CREEK· Converse, Wyoming· Built 1953· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Other Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Chalk Buttes is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 19.5% in WY)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDWY00268

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 25, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

GLEN RUSSELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chalk Buttes?

Chalk Buttes is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Chalk Buttes?

Chalk Buttes is owned by GLEN RUSSELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chalk Buttes built?

Chalk Buttes was completed in 1953, making it 73 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Chalk Buttes?

Chalk Buttes serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Chalk Buttes?

Chalk Buttes has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Chalk Buttes last inspected?

Chalk Buttes was last inspected on June 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.