Davis County -shepard Creek Db
Davis County -shepard Creek Db is an earth dam located in Davis County, Utah, built in 1935. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Davis County -shepard Creek Db
The primary purpose of Davis County -shepard Creek Db is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Davis County Flood Control (local government). It impounds the Shepard Creek near Farmington.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 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 08/29/2023.
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 | Davis |
| Nearest City | Farmington |
| River/Stream | Shepard Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.00852, -111.90244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DAVIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00563 |
| Federal ID | UT00563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |