Bucklin No. 3
Bucklin No. 3 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.
About Bucklin No. 3
The primary purpose of Bucklin No. 3 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 Offstream near Alcova.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 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 Offstream |
| Coordinates | 42.37690, -107.40650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 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 | WY00407 |
| Federal ID | WY00407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |