Centerville - Barnard Creek (upper) Db
Centerville - Barnard Creek (upper) Db is an other dam located in Davis County, Utah, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Centerville - Barnard Creek (upper) Db
The primary purpose of Centerville - Barnard Creek (upper) 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 (private). It impounds the Barnard Creek near Centerville.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 5 acre-feet. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2022.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% 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 | Davis |
| Nearest City | Centerville |
| River/Stream | Barnard Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.93391, -111.86697 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DAVIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00827 |
| Federal ID | UT00827 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |