Barker No. 1 is an earth dam located in Summit County, Utah, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 977 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Barker No. 1
The primary purpose of Barker No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by A.j. Barker (private). It impounds the Yellow Creek near Evanston.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 977 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 905 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Evanston |
| River/Stream | Yellow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.12686, -111.05574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 977 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 905 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 905 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 92 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | A.j. Barker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00019 |
| Federal ID | UT00019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |