Browne Lake is an earth dam located in Daggett County, Utah, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 560 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Browne Lake
The primary purpose of Browne Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Division of Wildlife Resources (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near None - Drains to Car.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 939 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 09/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Daggett |
| Nearest City | None - Drains to Car |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.86520, -109.81070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 939 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 939 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 675 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Division of Wildlife Resources |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00054 |
| Federal ID | UT00054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |