East Fork Diversion
East Fork Diversion is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Utah, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About East Fork Diversion
The primary purpose of East Fork Diversion is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Garkane Energy (public utility). It impounds the East Fork Boulder Creek near Boulder Town.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/12/2019.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Boulder Town |
| River/Stream | East Fork Boulder Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.03900, -111.45220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Garkane Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00455 |
| Federal ID | UT00455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |