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Lake DeSmet Operating Department

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The Lake DeSmet Operating Department was created by the Johnson County Commissioners through Resolution #467 on January 8, 2013.  The “Operating Department” is responsible for the operation and management of the Lake DeSmet Reservoir.

Johnson County is responsible for 68.27% of the annual operation and maintenance costs associated with the Lake DeSmet Reservoir.  Sasol Synfuels International Pty Ltd, owner of the M&M Ranch, is responsible for the remaining 31.73%.  The Lake DeSmet Operating Department and Sasol work cooperatively to develop sustainable operation and maintenance plans for Lake DeSmet.

Staff

Linda Greenough – County Commissioner
76 N Main St
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-7555
lgreenough@nulljohnsoncowy.us

Cheryl Benner – Operations Manager
325 Butte St
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2262
(307) 620-1924
lakedesmet@nulljohnsoncowy.us

Harvey Crowe – Operations Consultant

Applications & Forms

  • Temporary Dock Application

Regulations & Resolutions

  • Animal Control Resolution
  • Lake DeSmet Reservoir & Shoreline Protection Public Use Regulations

The Lake DeSmet Reservoir & Shoreline Protection Regulations were approved on May 5, 2015 by the Johnson County Commissioners.

Lake DeSmet Reservoir Water Levels

The water level at Lake DeSmet Reservoir as of February 1, 2020  was 4610.06 ft. elevation.
View the  full report:

February 1 2020

January 1 2020

December 1 2019

 

 

Diversion Dam
Outlet House
Debris Removal

Interesting Facts

  • The Maximum Depth of Lake DeSmet is 120 feet.
  • The Intake Tunnel is 8.5 feet in diameter and 8316 feet long.
  • The Earliest Priority for storage of water in Lake DeSmet dates back to 1906.
  • The Lake DeSmet Reservoir capacity is 234,987 acre feet.

Click below to see a schematic diagram of water rights pertaining to Lake DeSmet.
Schematic Diagram

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