Kent`s Lake No. 1 (upper)
Kent`s Lake No. 1 (upper) is an earth dam located in Beaver County, Utah, built in 1915. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kent`s Lake No. 1 (upper)
The primary purpose of Kent`s Lake No. 1 (upper) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kent`s Lake Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Birch Creek near Beaver.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 910 feet across, has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 06/22/2023.
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 | Beaver |
| Nearest City | Beaver |
| River/Stream | Birch Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.23684, -112.45380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KENT`S LAKE IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00161 |
| Federal ID | UT00161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |