Fool Creek No. 1 is an earth dam located in Millard County, Utah, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 430 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 Fool Creek No. 1
The primary purpose of Fool Creek No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Central Utah Water Company (private). It impounds the Fool Creek near Delta.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 17,781 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 45 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Millard |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | Fool Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.45017, -112.35078 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,781 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,781 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,781 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Central Utah Water Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00114 |
| Federal ID | UT00114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |