Bush Reservoir Report
Nearby: T. L. J.O. Mcdonald Wetland Pond #2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bush is a privately-owned earth dam located in Crook, Wyoming, along Bush Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1967 for irrigation purposes, the dam stands at 22 feet high with a storage capacity of 1550 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, Bush has been assessed as being in poor condition, with a moderate risk level.
The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet system and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 600 feet. Its inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in July 2018. The surrounding area covers a surface area of 141 acres and has a drainage area of 0.76 square miles, making it a crucial water resource for the region.
Managed by the SEO in Wyoming, Bush serves as a vital water infrastructure for the local agricultural community. With its historical significance dating back over five decades, the dam's maintenance and upkeep are essential to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Bush to be a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environment, and agricultural development in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
2900 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
BUSH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
141 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
0.76 |
Nid Storage |
1550 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Bush