China Lake
China Lake is an earth dam located in Summit County, Utah, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About China Lake
The primary purpose of China Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board (private). It impounds the East Fk Smiths Fk - Offstream near Robertson, Wyoming.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 204 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Robertson, Wyoming |
| River/Stream | East Fk Smiths Fk - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.94519, -110.40571 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 204 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00068 |
| Federal ID | UT00068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |