Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin
Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin is an earth dam located in Utah County, Utah, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin
The primary purpose of Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin 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 Utah County (local government). It impounds the Hobble Creek near Springville.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 109 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 09/12/2023.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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 | Utah |
| Nearest City | Springville |
| River/Stream | Hobble Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.15418, -111.54479 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 109 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UTAH COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00613 |
| Federal ID | UT00613 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |