Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1

WEST PASS OR CAVE CREEK· Sheridan, Wyoming· Built 1969· Earth· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 89.7% in WY)
Dam Length1,156 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage49 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDWY00690

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: September 24, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

X-X PASS RANCH, LLC , ATT: DAVID HANNAHS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1?

Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1 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 Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1?

Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1 is owned by X-X PASS RANCH, LLC , ATT: DAVID HANNAHS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1 built?

Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1?

Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1?

Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1 has a dam height of 42 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 Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1 last inspected?

Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1 was last inspected on September 24, 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.