Witt Lake
Witt Lake is an earth dam located in Wasatch County, Utah, built in 1926. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Witt Lake
The primary purpose of Witt Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Twin Creeks Special Service District (private). It impounds the Lake Creek near Heber City.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,006 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2023.
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 | Wasatch |
| Nearest City | Heber City |
| River/Stream | Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.48852, -111.25906 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,006 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,226 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TWIN CREEKS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00330 |
| Federal ID | UT00330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |