Cutler
Cutler is a concrete dam located in Box Elder County, Utah, built in 1927. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cutler
The primary purpose of Cutler is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pacificorp (private). It impounds the Bear River near Collingston.
The dam stands 126 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5,460 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,267 square miles. Completed in 1927, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2022.
At 126 feet, this dam is taller than 98% 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 | Box Elder |
| Nearest City | Collingston |
| River/Stream | Bear River |
| Coordinates | 41.83630, -112.04830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,460 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,267 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PacifiCorp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00079 |
| Federal ID | UT00079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |