Utah County Thistle Creek Debris
Utah County Thistle Creek Debris is an earth dam located in Utah County, Utah, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Utah County Thistle Creek Debris
The primary purpose of Utah County Thistle Creek Debris 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 Spanish Fork River near Spanish Fork.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 105 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 264 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 381 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 06/15/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Nearest City | Spanish Fork |
| River/Stream | Spanish Fork River |
| Coordinates | 40.00351, -111.49908 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 381 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UTAH COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00713 |
| Federal ID | UT00713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |