Bucklin
Bucklin is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bucklin
The primary purpose of Bucklin 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 35 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 920 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Alcova |
| River/Stream | Whiskey Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 42.39050, -107.39990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 736 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 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 | WY01981 |
| Federal ID | WY01981 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |