Jacobs Valley
Jacobs Valley is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Utah, built in 1911. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Jacobs Valley
The primary purpose of Jacobs Valley is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pine Creek Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Pine Creek near None - Drains To Esc.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,332 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1911, 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 08/16/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Esc |
| River/Stream | Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.04351, -111.60574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,332 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,332 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,967 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PINE CREEK IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00150 |
| Federal ID | UT00150 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |