Washington Lake Dam
Washington Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Utah, built in 1910. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Washington Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Washington Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Department Of The Interior (federal). It impounds the Upper Provo River near Woodland.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,705 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2023.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Utah dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Woodland |
| River/Stream | Upper Provo River |
| Coordinates | 40.67650, -110.96360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,705 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,705 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,705 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00315 |
| Federal ID | UT00315 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |