Abes Lake is an earth dam located in Summit County, Utah, built in 1932. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 220 ft long. 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 Abes Lake
The primary purpose of Abes Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Marchant Extension Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Mid Fork Weber River near Oakley.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Oakley |
| River/Stream | Mid Fork Weber River |
| Coordinates | 40.73519, -110.97740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Marchant Extension Irrigation Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00030 |
| Federal ID | UT00030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |