Paul
Paul is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paul
The primary purpose of Paul is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harlan Bucknum, Llc (private). It impounds the Castle Creek near Arvada.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,343 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 387 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Arvada |
| River/Stream | Castle Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.23050, -106.56640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,343 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HARLAN BUCKNUM, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00452 |
| Federal ID | WY00452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |