Meadow Creek
Meadow Creek is an earth dam located in Box Elder County, Utah, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Meadow Creek
The primary purpose of Meadow Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by J R Simplot Company (private). It impounds the Meadow Creek near None - Drains To Goo.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1929, 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 06/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Box Elder |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Goo |
| River/Stream | Meadow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.86017, -114.02919 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | J R SIMPLOT COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00201 |
| Federal ID | UT00201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |