Kiewit Stockade Creek No. 1

GAY OR STOCKADE CREEK· Sheridan, Wyoming· Built 1968· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Kiewit Stockade Creek No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 91.2% in WY)
Dam Length625 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage203 acre-ft
Normal Storage151 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDWY00691

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 26, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

X-X RANCH, LLC, ATT: DAVID HANNAHS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kiewit Stockade Creek No. 1?

Kiewit Stockade 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 Stockade Creek No. 1?

Kiewit Stockade 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 Stockade Creek No. 1 built?

Kiewit Stockade Creek No. 1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Stockade Creek No. 1?

Kiewit Stockade Creek 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 Stockade Creek No. 1?

Kiewit Stockade Creek No. 1 has a dam height of 45 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 Stockade Creek No. 1 last inspected?

Kiewit Stockade Creek No. 1 was last inspected on September 26, 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.