Granite Creek
Granite Creek is an earth dam located in Juab County, Utah, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Granite Creek
The primary purpose of Granite Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Red Cedar Corporation (private). It impounds the Red Cedar Creek near None - Drains Into D.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 07/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Juab |
| Nearest City | None - Drains Into D |
| River/Stream | Red Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.78683, -113.78916 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RED CEDAR CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00123 |
| Federal ID | UT00123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |