Fool Creek No 2
Fool Creek No 2 is an earth dam located in Millard County, Utah, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fool Creek No 2
The primary purpose of Fool Creek No 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Central Utah Water Company (private). It impounds the Fool Creek near Delta.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,217 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 45 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/22/2019.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Millard |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | Fool Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.45184, -112.37078 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,217 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,217 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,419 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CENTRAL UTAH WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00115 |
| Federal ID | UT00115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |