South Fork Bud Kimball Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

South Fork Bud Kimball is a Federal-owned dam located in Washakie, Wyoming, with a primary purpose of water supply.


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Summary

Situated on Fan Draw, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 180 feet in length. The dam has a spillway width of 66 feet and is classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment.

Although the dam was last inspected in August 2018 and deemed to meet regulatory standards, there are no records of modifications or storage capacity changes since its completion. With a moderate risk assessment rating, South Fork Bud Kimball serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this dam's location and design details intriguing as they explore its role in sustaining the local ecosystem and community water supply needs.

Dam Length

180

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

FAN DRAW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

25

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.