Duck Fork
Duck Fork is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Duck Fork
The primary purpose of Duck Fork is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Division Of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Duck Fork near Ferron.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,220 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,030 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years 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.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | Ferron |
| River/Stream | Duck Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.17351, -111.44741 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,030 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,030 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| 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 | UT00095 |
| Federal ID | UT00095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |