Browns Draw
Browns Draw is an earth dam located in Duchesne County, Utah, built in 1981. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Browns Draw
The primary purpose of Browns Draw is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Moon Lake Water Users (private). It impounds the Trib To Cottonwood Creek near Roosevelt.
The dam stands 89 feet tall and stretches 3,335 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2023.
At 89 feet, this dam is taller than 97% 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 | Duchesne |
| Nearest City | Roosevelt |
| River/Stream | Trib To Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.42519, -110.12071 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 89 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,901 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MOON LAKE WATER USERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00394 |
| Federal ID | UT00394 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |