North Creek
North Creek is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Utah, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About North Creek
The primary purpose of North Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by New Escalante Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the North Creek near Escalante.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 713 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1941, 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 08/24/2022.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Escalante |
| River/Stream | North Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.84350, -111.76074 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 713 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEW ESCALANTE IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00229 |
| Federal ID | UT00229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |