Bulkley Playa
Bulkley Playa is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Wyoming, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bulkley Playa
The primary purpose of Bulkley Playa is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Randy & Gail K. Bulkley (private). It impounds the North Fork Williams Draw near County Road.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,010 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 117 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,034 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | County Road |
| River/Stream | North Fork Williams Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.61810, -105.62220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,034 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,034 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 913 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 117 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RANDY & GAIL K. BULKLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02389 |
| Federal ID | WY02389 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |