Woodruff Creek
Woodruff Creek is an earth dam located in Rich County, Utah, built in 1970. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woodruff Creek
The primary purpose of Woodruff Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Woodruff Reservoir & Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Woodruff Creek near Woodruff.
The dam stands 103 feet tall and stretches 605 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,529 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 58 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. 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 08/02/2023.
At 103 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Rich |
| Nearest City | Woodruff |
| River/Stream | Woodruff Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.46920, -111.31839 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 103 ft |
| Dam Length | 605 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,529 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,529 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,350 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WOODRUFF RESERVOIR & IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00332 |
| Federal ID | UT00332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |