Labaron is an earth dam located in Beaver County, Utah, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 373 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Labaron
The primary purpose of Labaron is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Division of Wildlife Resources (private). It impounds the Labaron Creek near Beaver.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 373 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 385 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Beaver |
| Nearest City | Beaver |
| River/Stream | Labaron Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.22850, -112.39910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 373 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Division of Wildlife Resources |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00167 |
| Federal ID | UT00167 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |