Farnsworth Reservoir Dam
Farnsworth Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Sevier County, Utah, built in 1885. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Farnsworth Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Farnsworth Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Tr-gooseberry Creek near Salina, Ut.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet. Completed in 1885, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier |
| Nearest City | Salina, Ut |
| River/Stream | Tr-gooseberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.77419, -111.66273 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 176 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00105 |
| Federal ID | UT00105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |