Pruess Lake
Pruess Lake is an earth dam located in Millard County, Utah, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pruess Lake
The primary purpose of Pruess Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Baker Ranches, Inc. (private). It impounds the Lake Creek near None - Channel Bypas.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,851 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 999 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 04/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Millard |
| Nearest City | None - Channel Bypas |
| River/Stream | Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.89849, -114.01582 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,851 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,851 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,803 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 999 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BAKER RANCHES, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00168 |
| Federal ID | UT00168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |