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BOYKEN NO. 2

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Soil Dam Upper Draw
April 12, 2025


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Boyken No. 2 is a private earth dam located in Campbell, Wyoming, specifically in the city of Arvada along the Upper Draw river. Completed in 1966, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond support. With a structural height of 33 feet and a hydraulic height of 22 feet, Boyken No. 2 has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres.

Despite its age, Boyken No. 2 is considered to have a low hazard potential and is in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet, ensuring proper water flow management in case of excess storage. The dam is regularly inspected every 5 years to maintain its structural integrity and ensure safety for the surrounding area.

Overall, Boyken No. 2 provides vital water resource management functions in the region, demonstrating the importance of proper dam maintenance and inspection protocols to mitigate potential risks and ensure continued operational efficiency for fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond support.

Year_Completed 1966
Dam_Height 27
River_Or_Stream UPPER DRAW
Dam_Length 425
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 4
Hydraulic_Height 22
Nid_Storage 57
Structural_Height 33
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 33
       

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