Bulkley Playa Reservoir Report
Nearby: Heinrich No. 13 Jim
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Bulkley Playa is a privately owned Earth dam located in Campbell, Wyoming, along the North Fork Williams Draw.
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Summary
Built in 2007 by designer M. Crow, this dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional purposes including Fire Protection, Stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 16.1 feet, Bulkley Playa has a storage capacity of 1034 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 117 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Bulkley Playa is subject to state regulation and inspection by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office and Department of Environmental Quality. With a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam has a controlled spillway width of 70 feet and an outlet gate equipped with one valve. While the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion in 2007, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Bulkley Playa's location on County Road in Campbell, Wyoming, makes it a valuable water resource for the local ecosystem and a potential site for wildlife conservation efforts. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates continue to monitor the impact of climate change on water availability and quality, dams like Bulkley Playa play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity in the region.
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Length |
1010 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK WILLIAMS DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
117 |
Hydraulic Height |
16.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
1034 |
Structural Height |
6 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wild Horse Creek Near Arvada
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0cfs |
Powder River At Arvada
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262cfs |
Little Powder River Ab Dry Creek
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1cfs |
Stonepile Creek At Mouth
|
3cfs |
Donkey Creek Near Gillette
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0cfs |
Clear Creek Near Arvada
|
256cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Bulkley Playa