Bucklin Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bucklin No. 2 Bucklin No. 3
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Bucklin is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Alcova, Wyoming, on Whiskey Creek offstream.
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Summary
Completed in 1991, this earth dam stands at 35 feet tall and stretches 250 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 920 acre-feet for irrigation purposes. The dam has a spillway width of 8 feet and is equipped with one uncontrolled outlet gate. Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, Bucklin is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2021.
Managed by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, Bucklin is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies. The dam's risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, with a risk level of 3. While there have been no modifications or emergency action plans reported for Bucklin, its location and purpose make it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in Carbon County, Wyoming. With its stone core and soil foundation, Bucklin serves as a vital component of the local irrigation system, supporting agricultural activities in the area.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
WHISKEY CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
920 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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