Pine Lake
Pine Lake is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Utah, built in 1922. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pine Lake
The primary purpose of Pine Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Division Of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Pine Creek near None - Drains To Ott.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,519 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1922, 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 07/11/2023.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Ott |
| River/Stream | Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.74517, -111.95408 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,519 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,519 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 72 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00246 |
| Federal ID | UT00246 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |