Pacificorp - Electric Lake
Pacificorp - Electric Lake is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pacificorp - Electric Lake
The primary purpose of Pacificorp - Electric Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pacificorp-huntington Plant (private). It impounds the Huntington Creek near Huntington.
The dam stands 229 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 35,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2023.
At 229 feet, this dam is taller than 99% 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 | Emery |
| Nearest City | Huntington |
| River/Stream | Huntington Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.60518, -111.21573 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 229 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31,500 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PACIFICORP-HUNTINGTON PLANT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00100 |
| Federal ID | UT00100 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |