Deer Creek Dam
Deer Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Wasatch County, Utah, built in 1941. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Deer Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Deer Creek Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Provo River near Provo.
The dam stands 240 feet tall and stretches 1,304 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,683 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161,070 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 557 square miles. Completed in 1941, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/08/2020.
At 240 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Wasatch |
| Nearest City | Provo |
| River/Stream | Provo River |
| Coordinates | 40.40720, -111.52780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 240 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,304 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161,070 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161,070 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152,570 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,683 acres |
| Drainage Area | 557 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT10117 |
| Federal ID | UT10117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |