Little Creek is an earth dam located in Rich County, Utah, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 1,850 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 Little Creek
The primary purpose of Little Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Little Creek Irrigation & Reservoir Co. (private). It impounds the Little Creek near Randolph.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,850 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1929, 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 06/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Rich |
| Nearest City | Randolph |
| River/Stream | Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.67853, -111.22909 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 852 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Little Creek Irrigation & Reservoir Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00179 |
| Federal ID | UT00179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |