Oak Creek

Crook County, Wyoming (near BELLE FOURCHE, SD)

River/Stream: ALUM CREEK OR OAK CKEEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
41 ft
Dam Length
1,600 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1976
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,019 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-04-23

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WY01366
State
Wyoming (WY)
Coordinates
44.75210, -104.09910
Age
50 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.