Barker
Barker is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Utah, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Barker
The primary purpose of Barker is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Div Wildlife Resources (private). It impounds the Trib To North Creek near Escalante.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 402 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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 06/21/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Escalante |
| River/Stream | Trib To North Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.92350, -111.82741 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 402 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DIV WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00374 |
| Federal ID | UT00374 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |