Mcmillen No. 3

DRY CREEK· Goshen, Wyoming· Built 1957· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Mcmillen No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 8.9% in WY)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage174 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDWY00116

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: April 12, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

KYLE T. & TARYN L. KILTY

Private

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Goshen No. 1

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Goshen No. 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mcmillen No. 3?

Mcmillen No. 3 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 Mcmillen No. 3?

Mcmillen No. 3 is owned by KYLE T. & TARYN L. KILTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mcmillen No. 3 built?

Mcmillen No. 3 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Mcmillen No. 3?

Mcmillen No. 3 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 Mcmillen No. 3?

Mcmillen No. 3 has a dam height of 14 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 Mcmillen No. 3 last inspected?

Mcmillen No. 3 was last inspected on April 12, 2023. 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.