Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 1
Key Takeaway
Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 90.9% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | WY00697 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
X-X RANCH, LLC, ATT: DAVID HANNAHS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 1?
Kiewit Herbs Creek 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 Herbs Creek No. 1?
Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 1 is owned by X-X RANCH, LLC, ATT: DAVID HANNAHS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 1 built?
Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Herbs Creek No. 1?
Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 1?
Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 1 has a dam height of 44 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 Herbs Creek No. 1 last inspected?
Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 1 was last inspected on September 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.