Summit Creek No. 2
Summit Creek No. 2 is an earth dam located in Utah County, Utah, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Summit Creek No. 2
The primary purpose of Summit 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 Summit Creek Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Summit Creek near Genola.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 3,375 feet across, has a storage capacity of 831 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Nearest City | Genola |
| River/Stream | Summit Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.96851, -111.81244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 831 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 831 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SUMMIT CREEK IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00295 |
| Federal ID | UT00295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |