Crouse
Crouse is an earth dam located in Uintah County, Utah, built in 1909. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Crouse
Crouse is a dam in Uintah, Utah. The dam is owned by Division Of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Pot Creek near None - Green River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,005 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,516 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| Nearest City | None - Green River |
| River/Stream | Pot Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.72020, -109.18068 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,005 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,516 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,516 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,086 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00055 |
| Federal ID | UT00055 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |