Bucklin No. 2 is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 850 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bucklin No. 2
The primary purpose of Bucklin No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Handcart Ranch (private). It impounds the Whiskey Creek near Alcova.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 429 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Alcova |
| River/Stream | Whiskey Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.38690, -107.39810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Handcart Ranch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00369 |
| Federal ID | WY00369 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |