Deer Valley Snow Making Reservoir
Deer Valley Snow Making Reservoir is an earth dam located in Summit County, Utah, built in 2001. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Deer Valley Snow Making Reservoir
The primary purpose of Deer Valley Snow Making Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Deer Valley Resort Company (private). It impounds the Poision Ck Weber near Park City.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 464 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/12/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% 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 | Summit |
| Nearest City | Park City |
| River/Stream | Poision Ck Weber |
| Coordinates | 40.61065, -111.48911 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 464 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Deer Valley Resort Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00866 |
| Federal ID | UT00866 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |