Kiewit Acme Ditch No.
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1, located in Wyoming, is a privately owned irrigation structure that was completed in 1969. This earth dam, standing at 42 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 33 feet, serves the primary purpose of providing water for irrigation in the region. The dam has a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, with normal storage levels at 34 acre-feet.
The dam is situated on the West Pass or Cave Creek river or stream, with a spillway width of 12 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type. Despite its age, the dam is in fair condition, with a low hazard potential. It is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2019. The structure has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its safety and continued functionality.
While Kiewit Acme Ditch No. 1 may not have a high risk level, its importance in providing water for irrigation highlights the critical role it plays in sustaining agriculture in the area. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, this dam serves as a vital resource for the community and underscores the importance of maintaining and managing water resources in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
1156 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
WEST PASS OR CAVE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
49 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
West Pass Creek Near Parkman
|
10cfs |
East Pass Creek Near Dayton
|
12cfs |
Little Bighorn River At State Line Nr Wyola Mt
|
80cfs |
Tongue River Near Dayton
|
48cfs |
Tongue River At Monarch
|
383cfs |
Goose Creek Near Acme
|
123cfs |